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The Drive on ESPN 93.5

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The Drive airs weekdays 3-6pm on ESPN 93.5 in Champaign-Urbana!

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52:05

12/16/24 Hour 2: Illinois stumbles late in loss to...

The Drive on ESPN 93.5 ·

2024/12/16

Lon and Kyle break down the Illini's buzzer-beating loss to #1 Tennessee and all of the late game mistakes that cost Illinois a victory. The guys also discuss the Illini's impressive defensive improvement and their thoughts about where Illinois is moving forward.

56:28

12/16/24 Hour 1: J LEMAN HOUR: Illini fall to...

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2024/12/16

J Leman joins Lon and Kyle for his weekly football hour and talks a little basketball after the Illini fell to #1 Tennessee. The guys also discuss Luke Altmyer's decision to return to Illinois and preview the first round of the College Football Playoff.

59:50

12/13/24 Hour 2: Previewing Illinois-Tennessee; Cubs...

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2024/12/13

Derek and Kyle continue previewing Illinois and Tennessee and share some of their keys to the game for the Illini to pull off the upset. Later, the guys react to the Cubs pulling off a blockbuster deal for Kyle Tucker. The guys also give their predictions for the Illinois-Tennessee game.

54:42

12/13/24 Hour 1: Illini's history hosting AP #1...

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2024/12/13

Derek and Kyle discuss the Illini's previous instances hosting an AP #1 team in Champaign. The guys also break down the matchup against Tennessee and discuss their level of concern about Kasparas Jakucionis being able to handle Tennessee's physicality.

55:02

12/11/24 Hour 2: Thoughts on Illini's full 2025...

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2024/12/11

Lon and Derek share their thoughts on Illinois football's full 2025 football schedule and what stands out most with all of the dates officially announced. Later, the guys react to Bill Belichick reportedly taking the North Carolina job and whether they think it will work out.

53:25

12/11/24 Hour 1: Illini bounce back with win over...

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2024/12/11

Lon and Derek break down the Illini's 86-80 victory over Wisconsin including Tre White's breakout night, Kaspras Jakucionis's continued stardom, and the way the Illini's starting backcourt is coming together.

56:09

12/10/24 Hour 2: How much would Ty Rodgers have...

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2024/12/10

Derek and Kyle discuss how much Ty Rodgers could've helped this Illini team if he hadn't decided to redshirt. Later, the guys talk about Kylan Boswell's importance in slowing down Wisconsin and give their predictions for the game.

54:29

12/10/24 Hour 1: Lon weighs in on Northwestern loss;...

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2024/12/10

Lon and Derek talk some Illinois hoops as Lon gives his take on the Illinois loss to Northwestern. The guys also discuss how tough the game against Wisconsin could be for Illinois and how much more Brad Underwood needs to rely on his bench.

54:56

12/9/24 Hour 2: Breaking down Illini's disappointing...

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2024/12/09

Derek and Kyle break down the Illini's overtime loss to Northwestern and what went wrong down the stretch. The guys share their thoughts on some late game lineup and coaching decisions and also start to look ahead to the Illini's matchup with Wisconsin.

54:49

12/9/24 Hour 1: J LEMAN HOUR: Illini are headed to...

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2024/12/09

J Leman joins the show for his weekly football hour to discuss Illinois' selection to the Citrus Bowl against South Carolina. J and Derek discuss the matchup against the Gamecocks, react to the College Football Playoff bracket, and share their thoughts on some recent coaching news.

57:09

12/6/24 Hour 2: Keys for Illini in first true road...

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2024/12/06

Lon and Kyle break down their keys to the game for Illinois against Northwestern and how they could go about slowing down Northwestern's duo of scorers. Later, the guys do some Who Ya Got? (without Hans Dee) and give their picks for the weekend's college football conference championship games.

54:00

12/6/24 Hour 1: Derek Piper live from the road breaks...

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2024/12/06

Derek Piper joins Lon and Kyle live on his way to Evanston to break down the Illini's Big Ten opener against Northwestern. Later, Maroa-Forsyth TE and Illinois commit Grant Smith joins the show to discuss his signing with the Illini. Lon and Kyle share some thoughts on the Illini's signing day class as a whole.

57:02

12/5/24 Hour 2: Reacting to crazy night of college...

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2024/12/05

Derek and Kyle share their thoughts on a wild night of college basketball including how scary Duke can become and North Carolina's struggles. Later, hear from Bret Bielema as he breaks down his 2025 National Signing Day class. The guys also discuss Pat Bryant electing to not play in the Illini's bowl game.

54:12

12/5/24 Hour 1: Number 1 likely coming to Champaign...

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2024/12/05

Derek and Kyle discuss Illinois likely getting a chance to host #1 Tennessee next weekend and how important that opportunity will be for the Illini's resume. The guys also preview the Illini's upcoming matchup with Northwestern and some things they'll be watching in the team's first road game.

55:38

12/4/24 Hour 2: Who would you put your money on to...

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2024/12/04

Derek and Kyle make their picks for who they would put their money on to win the Big Ten in basketball and run through some of the top candidates. Later, Derek shares his thoughts on a few Bears head coaching candidates.

54:08

12/4/24 Hour 1: Thoughts on Illini football's...

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2024/12/04

Derek and Kyle share their thoughts on Illini football's National Signing Day class and the recruiting trajectory Bret Bielema and the Illini staff are on. The guys also react to two exciting Big Ten games to kick off conference play.

50:59

12/3/24 Hour 2: Trio of Illini appear in latest NBA...

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2024/12/03

Lon and Derek share their thoughts on the latest NBA Draft projections, which include one Illini rising all the way into the top 5 and a trio of Illini players in total. Later, the guys discuss the Illini volleyball team's NCAA Tournament berth and the first night of conference play in Big Ten hoops.

53:43

12/3/24 Hour 1: Pat Bryant snubbed from All-Big Ten...

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2024/12/03

Lon and Derek discuss the release of the All-Big Ten football teams and react to Pat Bryant being left off the All-Big Ten first team. Later, Chicago Sun Times high school sports editor Michael O'Brien joins the show to share his insight into the IHSA's public vs. private school debate and state championship game imbalance.

49:01

12/2/24 Hour 2: Illini impress in Thanksgiving...

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2024/12/02

Lon and Derek break down the Illini's 90-77 Thanksgiving win over Arkansas and what made the Illini's performance so impressive. The guys also discuss how they would try guarding the Illinois offense and some gripes about the latest AP Poll.

01:00:36

12/2/24 Hour 1: J LEMAN HOUR: Illini take back the...

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2024/12/02

J Leman joins Lon and Derek for his weekly football hour to break down the Illini's 38-28 rivalry victory over Northwestern and reaching 9 wins for the first time since 2007. The guys also discuss Bret Bielema's tweets lobbying for the Illini's playoff resume and some of the college football playoff rankings arguments heading into conference championship weekend.

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