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The Drive on ESPN 93.5
The Drive airs weekdays 3-6pm on ESPN 93.5 in Champaign-Urbana!
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02/19/26 Hour 2: Brad Evans breaks down Illinois' path to a National Title, Etched in Stone
Bracket expert Brad Evans from The Athletic breaks down Illinois’ path to a potential National Championship and what the Illini need to do to make a d...
02/19/26 Hour 1: Illinois dominates USC with a record setting performance, Chris Kwiecinski on the Bears potential move to Indiana
Illinois basketball delivered a dominant, record-setting performance in a blowout win over USC, showcasing one of its most impressive outings of the s...
02/18/26 Hour 2: WCIA 3's Tristan Thomas discusses Illinois vs USC, IHSA basketball headlines, and new IHSA Football rule changes, Kurtis covers Etched in Stone, Oscars Tuesday Draft Winner
WCIA 3's Tristan Thomas breaks down the matchup between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the USC Trojans, along with the biggest Illinois High School...
02/18/26 Hour 1: Brian Teague of Chicago State of Mind Sports previews Illinois vs USC, Illini Headlines
Brian Teague from Chicago State of Mind Sports previews the matchup between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the USC Trojans. He breaks down key story...
02/17/26 Hour 2: Kyle Tausk from Illini Inquirer previews Illinois vs USC, Tuesday Draft - Best Movies to Win Best Picture at the Oscars, Etched in Stone
Kyle Tausk from Illini Inquirer previews Illinois vs. USC and breaks down the biggest matchups to watch. We dive into what the Illini must do to contr...
02/17/26 Hour 1: Carson Gourdie from WICS & Fox Illinois talks Illini vs Trojans, Adam Bradford from Trojans Wire, and Jordan Thomas is the new D-Line Coach
Carson Gourdie from WICS and Fox Illinois breaks down the Illini matchup with the Trojans and what to expect on game day. Adam Bradford of Trojans Wir...
02/16/26 Hour 2: Another award for Keaton Wagler, Sarah Warren's Olympic performance, Etched in Stone, Tuesday Draft Announcement
Another award rolls in for Keaton Wagler, as his standout season continues to earn well-deserved recognition. What did he win now?
We also highl...
02/16/26 Hour 1: Doug Bucshon of Orange and Blue News talks Illinois beating Indiana & Tyrone Wheatley joining Bret Bielema's staff, Today's Illini Headlines, Kurtis' Curveballs from The Olympics
Doug Bucshon of Orange and Blue News joins the show to break down Illinois’ win over Indiana Hoosiers and what it means moving forward. Doug also give...
02/13/26 Hour 2: Sunny Verma from Locked On Illini talks Illinois vs Indiana, Samuel Akem with a must-listen about Bobby Hauck's defense, Friday Toasts
Sunny Verma from Locked On Illini joins the show to break down Illinois vs. Indiana and what’s at stake in the Big Ten race.
Samuel Akem is an A...
02/13/26 Hour 1: Ronnie Bradford & Roger Cooper join Bret Bielema's defensive staff; Nick Rodecap talks Illinois vs Indiana basketball
Ronnie Bradford and Roger Cooper are former Defensive Coordinators for Bobby Hauck and they're the latest additions to Bret Bielema’s staff. Bielema c...
02/12/26 Hour 2: More from Bobby Hauck's press conference, Etched in Stone, and we get to know Cooper O'Kelly from The Champaign Room.
More highlights rolled in from Bobby Hauck’s press conference, where he mixed serious football talk with a few personality-filled moments.
We al...
02/12/26 Hour 1: Updates From Bobby Hauck Introductory Press Conference, Kaden Feagan moves from RB to TE, Carson Gourdie talks Illini basketball
Bobby Hauck’s introductory press conference highlighted his vision for Illinois’ defense and the culture he wants to build moving forward. Cooper O’Ke...
02/11/26 Hour 2: Ravi Lulla of Hurrdat Sports talks remaining Big Ten Basketball schedule, Draft Results - Best Illini Players Post-2000
Ravi Lulla of Hurrdat Sports joins the show to break down the remaining Big Ten basketball schedule and which teams have the clearest path to a confer...
02/11/26 Hour 1: Colleen Kane from the Chicago Tribune discusses Illinois' 92-90 loss to Wisconsin
Colleen Kane from the Chicago Tribune joins the show to break down Illinois’ tough 92–90 loss to Wisconsin. The narrow defeat had head coach Brad Unde...
02/10/26 Hour 2: J Leman discusses new Illini Defensive Coordinator Barry Hauck's hire and scheme, Tuesday Draft - Best Illini Basketball Players Post-2000
The All-American J Leman breaks down the hiring of new Illini Defensive Coordinator Barry Hauck, discussing his scheme and what it means for the defen...
02/10/26 Hour 1: Kyle Tausk of Illini Inquirer previews Illinois vs Wisconsin, Bobby Hauck's 3-3-5 Defense, What are some Olympic athletes injecting into themselves?
"The Great" Kyle Tausk joins us this hour to preview Illinois vs Wisconsin at State Farm Center. How will the Illini bounce back after a tough loss at...
02/09/26 Hour 2: BREAKING Bobby Hauck named Illinois Football Defensive Coordinator; Tristan Thomas talks Illini hoops & local high school basketball
BREAKING: Illinois Football has named longtime Montana head coach Bobby Hauck as its new defensive coordinator, replacing Aaron Henry and bringing dec...
02/09/26 Hour 1: Brad Sturdy of Illini Guys talks Illinois' loss vs MSU & upcoming game with Wisconsin; Devon Witherspoon shows out at the Super Bowl
Brad Sturdy of Illini Guys breaks down Illinois’ tough overtime loss to Michigan State, a game that left the locker room frustrated after a close batt...
02/06/26 Hour 2: Carson Gourdie of WICS-TV and Chris Solari from the Detroit Free Press talk Illini vs Spartans, Super Bowl prop bets, Friday Toasts
Carson Gourdie from Fox Illinois and WICS-TV joins us this hour to talk Illinois vs Michigan State. We also hear from Chris Solari of the Detroit Free...
02/06/26 Hour 1: Doug Bucshon of Orange and Blue News discusses Illinois vs Michigan State, Illini Football coaching changes
Doug Bucshon is the publisher of Orange and Blue News, a part of the On3 family, and has covered Illinois athletics for years. He joins us this hour t...
02/05/26 Hour 2: Bulls trade Ayo Dosumnu to the T-Wolves, Illini Women's basketball come up short at Oregon, more on Bret Bielema's press conference
The Chicago Bulls traded former-Illini star Ayo Dosumnu to the Timberwolves, which also happens to be the home of Terrence Shannon Jr. We discuss the...
02/05/26 Hour 1: The Illini dominate Northwestern at State Farm Center, Bret Bielema's press conference, Evan Stone vs Tom Izzo
The Illini put together their most dominant performance of the year with an 84-44 victory over Northwestern at State Farm Center. Five Illinois player...
02/04/026 Hour 2: Lon Tay is back and we're talking Illini, Cardinals, & Life!
The one and only Lon Tay is back on the Drive for a full hour! Uncle Lon updates us on life, his thoughts on Illinois football, Cardinals baseball, an...
02/04/26 Hour 1: Chris Kwiecinski of FOX32 Chicago talks Illini vs NU Wildcats, Keaton Wagler winning awards
Chris Kwiecinski of FOX32 Chicago joins us to break down the Illini matchup against the Northwestern Wildcats. We discuss key storylines, expectations...
02/03/26 Hour 2: Brian Teague from Chicago Sports State of Mind talks Illinois football & Aaron Henry, Tuesday Draft - Best Super Bowl Halftime Shows, and a SURPRISE GUEST
Brian Teague is back on the show to wrap up his coverage of the Senior Bowl and talk NFL Draft. Plus, who does Brian think will replace Aaron Henry as...
02/03/26 Hour 1: Dave Wischnowsky talks Illini basketball - is this a National Championship Team?
Dave Wischnowsky has covered Illini athletics for years. So when he says this year's men's team is as good as the 04-05 squad, you should listen. Chec...
02/02/26 Hour 2: J Leman discusses Aaron Henry's exit from Illinois Football & possible replacements, Illini athletics have an incredible weekend, and Etched in Stone
Our guy the All-American J Leman joins us this hour to discuss Aaron Henry's departure from Illinois football. Henry is headed to Notre Dame to be the...
02/02/26 Hour 1: Illini defeat Nebraska & move up to #5, Kyle Tausk from Illini Inquirer talks about the win, remaining schedule, and Keaton Wagler
The Illinois Men's basketball team got their 2nd road win against a Top 5 opponent in as many weeks, 77-69 over Nebraska. Now the Illini are ranked Nu...
01/30/26 Hour 2: Illini vs Cornhuskers predictions, Seahawks for sale ahead of Super Bowl? Amari Bailey wants to leave NBA & play college ball again
We break down predictions for Illini vs. Cornhuskers and what to expect in the matchup. Who will handle Pryce Sandifort defensively and will the Keato...
01/30/26 Hour 1: Final update from Brian Teague at the Senior Bowl; Gabe Jacas thrives as Luke Altmyer & JC Davis continue to improve, Ravi Lulla talks Illinois vs Nebraska basketball
Brian Teague from Chicago State of Mind Sports joins us once again from the Senior Bowl in Mobile. Gabe Jacas continues to be the best defensive playe...
01/29/26 Hour 2: How confident are YOU about tonight's Illini vs Huskies game? Plus, Etched in Stone and how did Bill Belichick not got into the Hall of Fame?
We've had great guests on this week ahead of the Illinois vs Washington game, with a few people calling it a definite trap game. So how confident are...
01/29/26 Hour 1: Illini Senior Bowl Updates with Brian Teague and Carson Gourdie talks Illinois vs Washington
Brian Teague checks in again from Mobile, Alabama at the Senior Bowl. Is Gabe Jacas still the best player on the field? How did Luke Altmyer's running...
01/28//26 Hour 2: Illini basketball vs WU Huskies with Roman Tomashoff, Illini football schedule part 2, Etched in Stone, Tuesday Draft Results
Brad Underwood's squad is coming off their biggest win of the season and an all-time performance from Keaton Wagler at Purdue. Will that success carry...
01/28/26 Hour 1: Illini updates from the Senior Bowl with Brian Teague, US Olympian & U of I grad Sarah Warren, Illini Football Schedule
We're traveling the globe this hour and we start at The Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama. Brian Teague from Chicago State of Mind Sports is live on loca...
01/27/26 Hour 2: BREAKING - Illinois Football 2026 schedule is out, Tuesday Draft: Super Bowl Spread, and Mike McCarthy's intro presser
The Fighting Illini football schedule is out for 2026 and we have it for you this hour!
Plus, Tuesday is Draft Day! We're drafting our Super Bow...
01/27/26 Hour 1: Kyle Tausk from Illini Inquirer talks Illinois beating Purdue, Keaton Wagler, if Washington is a trap game, and more
Our guy The Great Kyle Tausk is back with us! Kyle breaks down Keaton Wagler's historic performance against Purdue and the Illini win.
Plus Illi...
01/26/26 Hour 2: NFL Championship Weekend, Who will win the Super Bowl?, Etched in Stone
The Super Bowl is now set! The New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks are headed to Santa Clara. Who ya got?! We discuss.
Plus, Evan is o...
01/26/26 Hour 1: Illini with a stunner at Purdue, Keaton Wagler's 46 point game, and more
The Illini men's basketball team got their biggest win of the year with an 88-82 upset over Purdue on Saturday. Keaton Wagler turned in an all-time pe...
01/23/26 Hour 2: Nick Rodecap discusses Indiana's National Championship win & future, Etched in Stone, NFL Championship Weekend predictions, Friday Toasts
Nick Rodecap covers Indiana athletics for WIUX-FM, The Hoosier Network, and Inside The Hall. Nick was in Miami for their National Championship win and...
01/23/26 Hour 1: Illini vs Purdue preview with Jimmy Sobeski, Brad Underwood press conference, How much revenue does The Super Bowl bring to a city?
Illinois basketball has its biggest test of the season tomorrow at Purdue! We preview the game with Jimmy Sobeski from the "Flag on the Play" Podcast....