The Drive on ESPN 93.5
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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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12/12/25 Hour 2: BREAKING Luke Altmyer is playing in the Music City Bowl; Carson Gourdie from WICS-TV reacts to the Altmyer news, Previews Illini vs Nebraska; Score Predictions and Friday Toasts
BREAKING Illini news - Luke Altmyer WILL play in the Music City Bowl. We react to the news and what it means for Illinois vs Tennessee.
Carson G...
12/12/25 Hour 1: Gabe Jacas Declares for the NFL Draft, Out of Music City Bowl; Brad Underwood Press Conference; Latest on Sherrone Moore; Kurtis' Curveballs
Illini football's Gabe Jacas has officially declared for the NFL Draft and will not play in the Music City Bowl. We look back on Gabe's career at Illi...
12/11/25 Hour 2: Illini vs Cornhuskers w/ Cooper O'Kelly of The Champaign Room; More Bears vs Browns; Notre Dame in Time Out; Philip Rivers starting for Colts
Cooper O'Kelly covers the Illini for The Champaign Room and has joined The Drive in an intern role. We dive into the numbers ahead of Saturday's game....
12/11/25 Hour 1: The latest on Sherrone Moore's firing; Ravi Lulla from Hurrdat Sports talks Illini vs Nebraska; -20 Wind Chills for Bears vs Browns; Coldest game you've ever attended
We have the latest on Sherrone Moore's firing at Michingan, the future of the program, potential coaching replacements, what the university knew, and...
12/10/25 Hour 2: Illini Wrestling's Lucas Byrd; More on Sherrone Moore's Firing; Best Board Games Draft Results
NCAA National Champion Lucas Byrd joins us this hour to talk the 2025-2026 Wrestling Season, his career, and much more.
More reactions to Michi...
12/10/25 Hour 1: Illini Basketball Beat OSU; Isaac Trotter talks Illini & College hoops; BREAKING Sherrone Moore OUT as Michigan Head Coach
The Illinois Men's basketball team went to Columbus last night and walked out with a W. We break down the game.
Also, Isaac Trotter from 247 Spo...
12/09/25 Hour 2: Evan Stone's Deep Dive into the Illini's Opponents KenPom Rankings; Tuesday Draft - Best Board Games of All Time; Illini vs Buckeyes Predictions
Evan Stone said tonight's men's basketball game against OSU starts "a 10 game stretch in which the Illini should win every game." Need proof? He did a...
12/09/25 Hour 1: Illini vs Buckeyes Preview; Philip Rivers to the Colts; Oldest Pro Athletes; Tuesday Draft Announcement
The Illinois men's basketball team kicks off Big Ten play tonight in Columbus against The Buckeyes. We preview the game, break down the OSU roster, an...
12/08/25 Hour 2: Kyle Tausk from Illini Inquirer and Adam Jardy from The Columbus Dispatch talk Illini vs Buckeyes; Bears vs Packers Recap
We switch gears this hour to Illini basketball.
Adam Jardy from the Columbus Dispatch covers Ohio State Buckeyes basketball. He gives us the OSU...
12/08/25 Hour 1: The J Leman Hour gets HEATED over the College Football Playoffs! Plus, J talks Illini in the Music City Bowl.
It's J Leman vs Evan Stone with Kurtis Allen as the referee!
Evan said the committee "got it right" with their playoff selections and J complet...
12/05/25 Hour 2: Colleen Kane from the Chicago Tribune discusses Illini vs Vols; Carson Gourdie from WICS-TV; Friday Toasts and Game Predictions
The Drive welcomes Colleen Kane from the Chicago Tribune to the show! Colleen covers the Illini and gives her thoughts ahead of the game with Tennesse...
12/05/25 Hour 1: Brad Underwood's Pre-Game Press Conference (IL vs TN); Chris Kwiecinski from Fox32 talks Bears vs Packers; Ravi Lulla talks Big Ten Championship Game
Brad Underwood met with the media before the Music City Madness game against Tennessee. We've got the full press conference for you.
Chris Kwie...
12/04/25 Hour 2: Robert Rosenthal talks Illini Football & Basketball; Ben McKee from GoVols247 talks Illini vs Vols basketball; Etched In Stone "Championship Weekend Edition"
Robert Rosenthal from IlliniBoard.com joins us to talk Illini Football recruitment class of 2026, the 2025 season, and Illini basketball ahead of the...
12/04/25 Hour 1: Illini Football Accolades; Zack Pearson talks Bears vs Packers; Bielema's Non-Compete; Kurtis' Curveballs
Which Illini football players made the All Big Ten team? We'll break it down!
Zack Pearson from BearReport joins us ahead of the Bears vs Packer...
12/03/25 Hour 2: National Signing Day Part 2 w/ Tristan Thomas; A Deep Dive into "The Best Era" of Illini Football; Sitcom Draft Winner
Our coverage of National Signing Day for Illinois Football continues. Tristan Thomas from WCIA-3 joins us this hour to recap Coach Bielema's presentat...
12/03/25 Hour 1: Bret Bielema talks to ESPN 93.5; National Signing Day Part 1; Tuesday Draft Recap
It's National Signing Day for Fighting Illini Football! We'll do a deep dive into the Class of 2026 - the highest ranked class of the Bret Bielema Era...
12/02/25 Hour 2: Tuesday Draft - Best TV Sitcoms of All Time; Who will be Penn State's next head coach; Illini Recruitment Notes
It's Draft Day! Kurtis and Evan are drafting The Best TV Sitcoms of All Time. Vote for who wins on Instagram & Twitter @TheDrive935 or text your vote...
12/02/25 Hour 1: Illini Headlines; What's Your Favorite Season of Illinois Football?; Kurtis' Curveballs; Tuesday Draft Announcement
It's a busy day for Illini men's & women's basketball, and Illini football. We dig in with today's Illini headlines.
Also, Evan is about to do a...
12/01/25 Hour 2: Illini Basketball Fall to UConn; Bears are TOPS in the NFC; Why aren't some Illini fans satisified with Bielema and Underwood?
The Illini men's basketball team competed, but ultimately fell to UConn at Madison Square Garden. What went right and what went wrong? Where will Brad...
12/01/25 Hour 1: The J Leman Hour! J talks Illini beating Northwestern, 2025 Seniors, and the program's future
The All-American J Leman is back after an Illini W! We break down Saturday's win at Geis Memorial Stadium over Northwestern, the defense's bounce-back...
Special Thanksgiving Show; Illini Basketball vs UConn predictions; Bears vs Eagles; Illini Football vs Northwestern Predictions
Happy Thanksgiving! Here's a special episode of "The Drive" exclusive to podcast subscribers.
Brad Underwood and the Illini Men's Basketball tea...
11/26/25 Hour 2: Tristan Thomas previews IHSA State Championships; Local Celebrity votes; Thanksgiving Draft Results; Thanksgiving Toasts
Tristan Thomas from WCIA-3 previews the IHSA State Championship games! Maroa-Forsyth, Tolono-Unity, and Rochester are all playing on Friday.
Lo...
11/26/25 Hour 1: Illinois vs Northwestern Preview & Weather Update; Bielema Presser; Ravi Lulla talks Big Ten Football; Chris Kwiezinski from Fox32; Thanksgiving Sides Draft
The Illini wrap up their regular season on Saturday night at Gies Memorial Stadium against the Northwestern Wildcats. Snow is in the forecast - who do...
11/25/25 Hour 2: Bret Bielema talks Illini Seniors; Should Luke Altmyer play in a bowl game?; Our Tuesday Draft - Thanksgiving Side Dishes!
Bret Bielema met with the media and got emotional while talking about his group of Seniors on the Illini roster. What will you think of when you look...
11/25/25 Hour 1: Illini vs UTRGV Recap; Underwood calls Illinois' performance "Doo Doo"; The Great Kyle Tausk from Illini Inquirer; Kurtis' Curveballs
Illinois Men's basketball beat UT Rio Grande Valley 87-73 last night. Why did Brad Underwood call the performance "Doo Doo?"
Our guy The Great...
11/24/25 Hour 2: Illini Men's Basketball vs UT Rio Grande Valley; Bears pull over another stunner and beat the Steelers; Our next Tuesday Draft; Kurtis' Curveballs
The Illini Men's basketball team took care of business on Saturday against Long Island University. Brad Underwood was candid in his post-game presser...
11/24/25 Hour 1: The J Leman Hour! The All-American is in-studio and fired up after the Illini's loss to Wisconsin.
J Leman is back in-studio to break down what went wrong for the Illini against Wisconsin. J talks Bielema, Barry Lunney, Bart Miller, Aaron Henry, and...
11/21/25 Hour 2: Eastern Illinois' play-by-play man Mike Bradd talks Panthers vs Alabama; Tolono Rockets Head Coach Tony Reetz; Illini score predictions & Friday Toasts
The EIU Panthers take on the Alabama Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa tomorrow. We talk with longtime EIU play-by-play man Mike Bradd about the game, the st...
11/21/25 Hour 1: Joey Wagner from Illini Inquirer talks Illini vs Wisconsin, Barry Lunney's future, Bears vs Packers, and more; Lucas Morillo signs with Illini Hoops
It's a busy Friday on The Drive!
Joey Wagner from Illini Inquirer joins us this hour to talk Illini vs Wisconsin, Barry Lunney's future, Bears v...
11/20/25 Hour 2: David Mirkovic's awesome tattoo; Breaking News for The Bears; Etched in Stone Bets for this week;
Kurtis noticed David Mirkovic has an "awesome tattoo" on his right leg. Did you catch it last night during the Illini vs Crimson Tide game?
Da...
11/20/25 Hour 1: Our reactions to the Illini's loss to Alabama; Ravi Lulla talks Big Ten Football; Mark Stewart of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel talks Illini vs Badgers Football
The Fighting Illini men's basketball lost against Alabama at the United Center in Chicago. We answer your texts and give our reactions to the 90-86 lo...
11/19/25 Hour 2: Carson Gourdie last-minute details before Illini vs Crimson Tide; Illini Football vs Badgers; Bielema in Wisconsin; Denzel Movie Draft Winner; Final Score Predictions for tonight
Carson Gourdie from Fox Illinois & WICS joins us this hour to preview Illinois vs Alabama, give his insight, last-minute injury updates from Brad Unde...
11/19/25 Hour 1: Illini vs Crimson Tide in Chicago; Tristan Thomas talks IHSA Playoffs, ALAH vs Maroa, Tolono-Unity vs St. Joe; Kurtis' Curveballs; Denzel Movie Draft Update
We preview tonight's #8 Fighting Illini men's basketball game against #11 Alabama Crimson Tide at the United Center in Chicago! Who's in and who's out...
11/18/25 Hour 2: Illini Football prepares for Wisconsin; Bielema on the Coaching Carousel; Our Tuesday Draft - Denzel Washington movies!
Illini Football head coach Bret Bielema met with the media and talks about the upcoming trip to his former stomping grounds in Wisconsin. Plus, Bielem...
11/18/25 Hour 1: Barry Lunney's future; Illini men's basketball injury report update & game preview; A LOUD Field Trip Day for Illini Women's Basketball; Why Don't Teams Practice at State Farm Center
Bret Bielema addressed the media and discussed OC Barry Lunney's potential as a head coaching candidate. We share your reactions.
Brad Underwood...
11/17/25 Hour 2: David Mirkovic's historic night for the Illini; Bears Walk-Off Win and Step Into First Place; Our next draft; Kurtis' Curveballs
David Mirkovic had an all-time performance for the Illini against Colgate on Friday night, finishing with 27 points and 21 rebounds; the first 20-20 g...
11/17/25 Hour 1: The J Leman Hour! J talks Illini beating Maryland; The D's performance; Luke Altmyer & Hudson Clement's connection; James Franklin's new coaching gig; J answers your texts
The All-American J Leman is back in the studio after the Illini cruised past Maryland 24-6. J talks about the great performance by the Illini defense,...
11/14/25 Hour 2: An All-Illini Friday continues! Robert Rosenthal from Illini Board on why Barry Lunney could stay in Champaign; Kurtis' Curveballs; Evan with a surprise call-in; Friday Toasts!
Robert Rosenthal from Illini Board joins us to talk about a big weekend of Illinois sports and why he thinks OC Barry Lunney will stay in Champaign! P...
11/14/25 Hour 1: An All-Illini Friday with Kyle Tausk of Illini Inquirer, Carson Gourdie of WICS, and Cooper O'Kelly of Champaign Room!
It's a HUGE All-Illini Friday with an All-Star lineup. "The Great" Kyle Tausk from Illini Inquirer talks Illini basketball, Carson Gourdie from WICS-T...
11/13/25 Hour 2: Brad Underwood Presser ahead of the Colgate game; Etched in Stone Picks; Evan's predictions for both Illini football & basketball games
Coach Brad Underwood met with the media today ahead of Friday night's game against Colgate. Get the latest injury news and our reactions.
We nee...