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

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55:00

11/26/24 Hour 2: UCONN goes down again; Weber or...

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2024/11/26

Derek discusses UCONN's losses at Maui and Dan Hurley's craving for the villain role. Later, hear from Brad Underwood after Monday's game. Also, a texter asks if you'd rather have Bruce Weber or John Groce.

54:52

11/26/24 Hour 1: Illini MBB steamrolls Little Rock;...

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2024/11/26

Lon and Derek discuss Illinois' blowout win over Little Rock on Monday night. Would you say this team is better defensively than last year or is it too early?

53:05

11/25/24 Hour 2: Ed Cooley takes shot at Illinois;...

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2024/11/25

Lon and Derek give their take on Ed Cooley's shot at Illinois in Saturday's postgame. Later, they take a look at tonight's matchup against Little Rock.

59:26

11/25/24 J LEMAN HOUR: Illini win a thriller at...

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2024/11/25

J Leman joins the guys to break down Illinois' thrilling win at Rutgers on Saturday. Later, they discuss the Illini's bowl outlook and whether Indiana should still make the CFP.

58:47

11/22/24 Hour 2: Does Illinois need one of its...

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2024/11/22

Derek and Kyle discuss whether Illinois needs one its freshmen to emerge as a true star by the end of the year to ultimately have success. Later, the guys preview the Illinois-Rutgers matchup and share some picks for the weekend sports action.

54:06

11/22/24 Hour 1: Piper weighs in on Illini loss to...

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2024/11/22

Derek returns and gives his take on the Illini's loss to Alabama and discusses how fixable some of the defensive issues are long term. Later, Derek and Kyle discuss whether it's a good or bad thing that the Illini's veteran guys are the ones that have started the season slow.

53:42

11/21/24 Hour 2: Kylan Boswell breaks through against...

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2024/11/21

Lon and Kyle continue talking Illinois-Alabama and share their thoughts on Kylan Boswell's big night and the early signs from the Illini's freshmen. Hear from Bret Bielema as he previews his team's matchup with Rutgers. Later, the guys talk a little NFL and take a look at the current playoff picture.

52:46

11/21/24 Hour 1: Bama flies past Illini in...

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2024/11/21

Lon and Kyle break down the Illini's 100-87 loss to Alabama and discuss whether or not it altered their opinion of this team. Later, the guys discuss their level of concern about the Illini's struggling defense in the early going.

54:56

11/20/24 Hour 2: Early thoughts on Illinois-Rutgers...

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2024/11/20

Lon and Kyle share some thoughts on Illini football's upcoming matchup with Rutgers and how important the last 2 games are for Aaron Henry and his defense. Later, the guys give their biggest keys and a prediction for the Illinois-Alabama game.

55:00

11/20/24 Hour 1: Piper live from Birmingham previews...

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2024/11/20

Derek Piper joins the show live from Birmingham to preview the key matchups he's watching in the Illinois-Alabama game. Later, Matt Leng from the 3rd and Leng podcast joins the show to break down the biggest local matchups of the weekend in the IHSA playoffs.

54:20

11/19/24 Hour 2: Cody Goodwin (Bama247) previews...

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2024/11/19

Cody Goodwin from Bama 247 joins the show to share his insight on Alabama including what led to their loss at Purdue and what he'll be watching in the matchup against Illinois. Lon and Derek discuss Indiana's CFP resume and the debate surrounding the SEC and the college football playoff. Later, hear from Brad Underwood as he shares his thoughts on the top 25 battle with Alabama.

54:18

11/19/24 Hour 1: Marveling in Underwood's ability to...

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2024/11/19

Lon returns and shares his thoughts on Illini's bounce back football win and Lon and Derek discuss how Brad Underwood has been able to put a Top 25 roster together with ten new players. Later, the guys give out the player they think will be most important for Illinois in its matchup with Alabama.

55:32

11/18/24 Hour 2: Big Ten picks up two big wins on...

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2024/11/18

Derek and Kyle discuss the Big Ten picking up two huge wins in basketball on Friday night with Purdue and Wisconsin's top 10 victories. The guys also share their initial thoughts on the Illinois-Alabama matchup. Later, Derek lets out his Bears pain after another heartbreaking loss to Green Bay.

55:18

11/18/24 Hour 1: J LEMAN HOUR: Illini bounce back...

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2024/11/18

J Leman joins the show for his weekly football hour to break down the Illini's 38-16 win over Michigan State and the biggest standouts that helped make it happen. J and Derek also discuss some adjustments that worked for Illinois and what the keys are to beating Rutgers.

54:58

11/15/24 Hour 2: Shauna Green killing it on the...

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2024/11/15

Lon and Derek discuss Shauna Green's stellar 2025 recruiting class. Later, the guys do the famous 'Who Ya Got?' with Hans Dee.

54:55

11/15/24 Hour 1: Will Illini FB regain momentum vs....

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2024/11/15

Lon and Derek open the show discussing Illinois-Michigan State and what this win would mean. Later, Hans Dee drops by and the show gets a little silly.

48:06

11/14/24 Hour 2: What's Kylan Boswell's role need to...

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2024/11/14

Lon and Derek discuss their expectations for Kylan Boswell based on what he's shown and what his role needs to be on this team. Later, hear from Brad Underwood following Wednesday's game.

52:26

11/14/24 Hour 1: Illini win rock fight vs. Oakland;...

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2024/11/14

Lon and Derek discuss their thoughts on Illinois' 66-54 win over Oakland on Wednesday night. Later, they highlight Tomislav Ivisic's strong start to this season and what he can do going forward.

54:19

11/13/24 Hour 2: More Oakland-Illinois preview; Which...

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2024/11/13

Derek and Kyle continue previewing the Illini's matchup with Oakland and discuss whether or not they think Illinois is "drought-proof" despite its style of play. The guys also brainstorm some more Illinois basketball records this team could break on the heels of Riley and Jakucionis's record-setting performances.

52:57

11/13/24 Hour 1: Biggest things to watch for when...

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2024/11/13

Derek and Kyle share the biggest things they're looking for when Illinois takes on Oakland and takes a look at what the Golden Grizzlies will present. Later, the guys discuss their takeaways from the Champions Classic.

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