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!
Episodis Recents
253 episodis
01/20/26 Hour 2: Cooper O'Kelly from The Champaign Room takes us to Soldier Field for Bears vs Rams, Tuesday Draft - Best Athletes to Never Win A Championship
Cooper O'Kelly writes for The Champaign Room and is also our new intern at The Drive. He was at Soldier Field for the 2 coldest games of the year, inc...
01/20/26 Hour 1: Carson Gourdie from WICS-TV joins us to discuss Kylan Boswell's injury & Illini basketball, Indiana wins the National Title - are they the greatest college team of all time?
Illini guard Kylan Boswell is OUT with a broken hand for a month. We react to the news and talk with Carson Gourdie from WICS-TV about the latest on t...
01/19/26 Hour 2: Bears lose to the Rams - what's next?, NFL Playoffs, Bills fire Sean McDermott & other NFL Coaching moves, Etched in Stone - National Title Edition
The Chicago Bears magical season came to an end last night with a 20-17 overtime loss against the Rams. Where do they go from here? We recap the game...
01/19/26 Hour 1: J Leman joins us to preview the National Championship Game, Bret Bielema joins ESPN 93.5 to talk about recruitment, recap Illini basketball's win over Minnesota
The All-American J Leman joins us on the Dick Van Dyke Appliance phone line to preview the National Championship Game between Indiana vs Miami. Plus,...
01/16/26 Hour 2: Carson Gourdie talks Illini vs Gophers & football transfer portal, Etched in Stone, NFL Playoff Predictions, Friday Toasts
Our guy Carson Gourdie from WICS-TV and Fox Illinois joins us to preview Illinois vs Minnesota. Carson has great insight and statistical breakdowns as...
01/16/26 Hour 1: Cardinals Caravan 2026, Zack Pearson talks Bears vs Rams, Brad Underwood's Press Conference before Illinois vs Minnesota
The St. Louis Cardinals rolled into Champaign today for our annual Cardinals Caravan! This hour you'll hear from several of the stars for this year's...
01/16/25 Hour 2: Evan explains why "overpaying a NFL Quarterback won't win you a Super Bowl," Sean Payton was mean to a reporter, Bears vs Rams, Etched in Stone
Can you guess how many Super Bowls the Top 10 quarterbacks in the NFL have won? The number might surprise you. Evan has done the research and explains...
01/15/26 Hour 1: Kyle Tausk from Illini Inquirer discusses Illinois' win over Northwestern, Keaton Wagler and more
The #13 Illini men's team landed another win last night, this time in Evanston against Northwestern, 79-68. Keaton Wagler led the Illini once again wi...
01/14/26 Hour 2: Dante Moore returns to Oregon; Does history show he made the right decision? NFL Draft talk, Illini scoreboard banter, Illini vs NWU Predictions
Dante Moore will NOT be the #1 pick in this year's NFL Draft. The Oregon Ducks starting quarterback announced today he's returning for another year. H...
01/14/26 Hour 1: Illini vs Northwestern Preview, Illinois Gymnastics Head Coach Josh Nilson, Diane Ducey talks Cardinals Caravan
The in-state rivalry continues tonight in Evanston between the Illinois men's basketball team and Northwestern. We preview the game before tipoff.
01/13/26 Hour 2: Tristan Thomas from WCIA-3 discusses new Scoreboard at Gies Memorial Stadium, Illini basketball vs Northwestern, and our Tuesday Draft - Celebrity Crushes
Our guy Tristan Thomas from WCIA-3 joins us for almost a full hour and we cover a lot! First, Illinois football unveiled a new state-of-the-art scoreb...
01/13/26 Hour 1: Mike Tomlin is OUT with the Steelers, Cardinals trade Nolan Arenado, Etched in Stone
Breaking news: The Steelers and Mike Tomlin have parted ways after 19 years. Where will he go next and who will be the Steelers 4th Head Coach in fran...
01/12/26 Hour 2: Ravi Lulla talks National Championship Game, NFL Wildcard Update, Texans vs Steelers, Tuesday Draft Category
The National Championship game is set and we know Indiana will take on Miami. Our friend Ravi Lulla from Hurrdat Sports joins us to discuss the latest...
01/12/26 Hour 1: Illini Men's and Women's basketball teams get road wins, Chris Kwiezinski talks Bears comeback over Packers, Cubs sign Bregman
The Illini men's and women's basketball teams scored big wins on Sunday. The men held off an Iowa comeback yesterday at Carver Arena for a 75-69 and a...
01/09/26 Hour 2: Chris Kwiecinski of Fox32 Chicago previews Bears vs Packers III, NFL Wildcard Predictions, Etched In Stone hits again, Friday Toasts
Chris Kwiecinski from Fox32 Chicago joins the show to preview Bears vs Packers III in this weekend's Wildcard matchup. Has the Bears magic run out or...
01/09/26 Hour 1: Illini handle Rutgers, Ravi Lulla talks College Football Playoffs, Miami beats Ole Miss, and Indiana vs Oregon, Illini fans rooting for Indiana?
The Illini men's basketball team had no problem with Rutgers last night at State Farm Center, winning 81-55. Find out why Brad Underwood said this tea...
01/08/26 Hour 2: NFL Wildcard Weekend Upset Alerts, Illini vs Rutgers score predictions, and The Drive's First Rap Battle
Wild Card Weekend is almost here. Who should be on Upset Alert? We go through the point spreads and make our picks. Who do you think could pull off a...
01/08/26 Hour 1: Latest Illini Football Transfer Portal news, Kyle Tausk from Illini Inquirer talks Illini vs Rutgers, A'Ja Wilson at Illinois Women's Game
"The Portal giveth and the Portal taketh away."
Evan Stone does a deep dive into the latest on Illinois football's Transfer Portal news, includ...
01/07/26 Hour 2: Brad Underwood meets with the media before Illini vs Rutgers, Etched in Stone, and Best QB Draft Winner
Brad Underwood met with the media ahead of the Illinois vs Rutgers game at State Farm Center. Hear the latest from the Illini head coach.
Evan's...
01/07/26 Hour 1: Carson Gourdie talks Illini Football's biggest need in Transfer Portal & Men's Basketball vs Rutgers, Cubs trade for Edward Cabrera, Cardinals news, Kurtis' Curveballs
Bret Bielema has addressed a lot of needs for the 2026 Illini Football team, but what's the most pressing issue? We talk with Fox Illinois & WICS' Car...
01/06/26 Hour 2: BREAKING - John Harbaugh FIRED from Ravens, Illinois State's loss in the FCS Championship, and Tuesday Draft: Best NFL QBs of All Time
The hour starts with a conversation about the best job openings in the NFL and takes an immediate turn with the breaking news of John Harbaugh's firin...
01/06/26 Hour 1: Stephen Igoe talks Katin Houser & Illini Football, Richie O'Leary talks Rutgers vs Illini Basketball, and Tuesday Draft Announcement
Stephen Igoe covers East Carolina athletics for "Hoist the Colours" on 247Sports and 94.3 The Game. He's covered new Illini quarterback Katin Houser f...
01/05/26 Hour 2: Breaking News: Illini football lands Wisconsin C Jake Renfro, Illini basketball win in Philly, Bears lose to Lions, Etched in Stone
We found out very quickly who will be protecting Katin Houser next year for the Illini. Bret Bielema's staff land Wisconsin starting Center Jake Renfr...
01/05/26 Hour 1: J Leman talks Illini transfer portal, Katin Houser, College Football Playoffs, and more
It's the final J Leman Hour of this football season and we're going out with a bang! J recaps the Illini's Music City Bowl win, breaks down the Illini...
01/02/26 Hour 2: Illini Women's Basketball STUN #7 Maryland, Bears vs Lions, Etched in Stone, and Friday Toasts
Shauna Green's team had a signature win over #7 Maryland last night! Daniel Thompson covers Illini Women's Basketball and joins the show to discuss th...
01/02/26 Hour 1: Illini Football Transfer Portal updates, Ravi Lulla discusses College Football Playoffs, and Illini Men's Basketball vs Penn State
Illinois Football had a signature win over Tennessee in the Music City Bowl on December 30th. Now the Transfer Portal is open and some familiar names...
12/31/25 The Illini Win the Music City Bowl!
The Illini beat Tennessee last night in a thriller at the Music City Bowl, 30-28! David Olano walked off the game winner and one of the guys predicted...
12/30/25 Hour 2: Music City Bowl part 2, Glenn Kinley from WCIA-3 live from Nissan Stadium, Tuesday Draft - Best Movie Sequels
Glenn Kinley is the Sports Director for WCIA-3 and is live on location at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. He calls the show with last-minute nuggets for...
12/30/25 Hour 1: Music City Bowl 2025 part 1, Keys to the Game, Kurtis' Tennessee Curveballs,
We are ready for The Music City Bowl! This hour features keys to the game, a deep dive into the Vols offense & defense, and more.
Plus Kurtis to...
12/29/25 Hour 2: Illini Men's Basketball take care of Southern U, Bears lose to Niners, and our next Tuesday Draft announcement
Coach Underwood's Illini squad took care of business today at State Farm Center, beating Southern 90-55. The win follows Illinois' drubbing of Mizzou...
12/29/25 Hour 1: We're back and J Leman is in-studio to talk Illini, the Music City Bowl, and Kyle Whittingham at Michigan
Christmas Break is over and we're back!
J Leman is in studio to preview the Illini vs Tennessee in the Music City Bowl! How will a month off aff...
12/19/25 Hour 2: Ravi Lulla breaks down the College Football Playoffs opening round, Chris Kwiecinski fom Fox32 with the latest on Bears vs Packers, Friday Toasts
Our guy Ravi Lulla from Hurrdat Sports breaks down the opening round of the College Football Playoffs. Is there an upset brewing?
Chris Kwiecins...
12/19/25 Hour 1: The latest on Illini Wrestling Coach Mike Poeta, Kyle Tausk talks Illini vs Mizzou, Evan's Soccer Minute, and Kurtis' Curveballs
Josh Whitman placed Illinois Wrestling coach Mike Poeta on indefinite administrative leave. The university said the decision stems from “potential vio...
12/18/25 Hour 2: Illini vs Mizzou Braggin' Rights talk with Ally Schneipp & Joseph Pasthila, Etched in Stone bets, Cardinals & Cubs updates, and more Bears vs Packers
Ally Schneipp and Joseph Pasthila cover Mizzou Basketball for the Columbia Missourian. They join us to talk about Monday's Braggin' Rights game betwee...
12/18/25 Hour 1: Andy Villamarzo from Rivals talks IHSA Football Changes, Illini Headlines, Bears vs Packers injury updates, Kurtis' Curveballs
Andy Villamazaro is a national writer for RIVALS and covers high school sports. He wrote about the new changes to the IHSA Football Playoffs system an...
12/17/25 Hour 2: Nathalie Jones of ABC-17 talks Braggin' Rights Game, NFL Playoff Picture, and Christmas Movie Draft Results
Nathalie Jones is an award-winning Sports Director for ABC-17 in Columbia, MO and covers the Mizzou Tigers. She joins the show this hour to talk about...
12/17/25 Hour 1: Dave Wischnowsky talks Illini football and basketball, Illini Headlines, Kurtis' Curveballs
Dave Wischnowsky returns to ESPN 93.5 to talk Illini athletics! Dave gives his thoughts on Luke Altmyer playing in the Music City Bowl, Illini basketb...
12/16/25 Hour 2: College Football Playoffs predictions, Tuesday Draft - Best Christmas Movies of All Time!
The College Football Playoffs start on Friday night and we make our predictions. Kurtis and Evan both have upsets in their brackets, but who wins the...
12/16/25 Hour 1: Luke Altmyer's decision to play in the Music City Bowl, IHSA votes Yes on Prop 19, College Football Playoff predictions, and Kurtis' Curveballs
Luke Altmyer met with the media and discussed his decision to play in the Music City Bowl. We react to Luke's comments and give you a check of today's...
12/15/25 Hour 2: Croatian forward Toni Bilić commits to Illinois; Reactions to Illini's loss to Nebraska; Bears dominate Browns, Our next draft, and Kurtis' Curveballs
Another Balkan is coming to town! Croatian Forward Toni Bilic has committed to Illinois and is eligible to play. What does the 6'9" 20-year-old bring...