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11/06/26 Hour 2: Ravi Lulla In-Studio, Illinois vs Nebraska Predictions, Etched in Stone & Friday Toasts!

Ravi Lulla from Hurrdat Sports sticks around in studio as the guys make their final score predictions for Illinois vs. Nebraska! Who comes out on top in this Big Ten show

11/06/26 Hour 1: Ravi Lulla & Brian Teague Join The Drive | Illinois vs Nebraska Preview, Illini Basketball & Bears' Next Move

Ravi Lulla from Hurrdat Sports joins The Drive LIVE in studio to preview Friday night's Illinois vs. Nebraska football showdown! Plus, Brian Teague from Chicago State of

11/5/2026 Hour Two: LIVE FROM PIA'S! Illini Football v. Nebraska Preview, Illini Football Legend Kevin Mitchell Joins The Show, and Thursday Night Props!

The Drive is LIVE from Pia's! The guys get you ready for Illinois football's matchup against Nebraska, welcome Kevin Mitchell to the show live and give their Thursday Nig

11/5/2026 Hour One: LIVE FROM PIA'S! Illini Basketball vs. Penn Preview, Kyle Tausk from Illini Inquirer Joins The Drive, Illini Headlines & More

The Drive is LIVE from Pia's! The guys get you ready for Illinois basketball's matchup against Penn, break down the latest Illini headlines, and welcome Kyle Tausk to the

11/04/26 Hour 2: Alex Kyi From Armchair Illini on Replacing Jake Davis, Illinois' Non-Conference Schedule, & Potential Defensive Coordinator Candidates | Kurtis Debuts "ALL IN WITH ALLEN!"

Alex Kyi from Armchair Illini joins The Drive to break down the latest Illinois basketball and football storylines. How do the Illini replace Jake Davis' production, and

11/04/26 Hour 1: Doug Bucshon on Jake Davis' Injury, Illinois Basketballs' Next Move & Why Notre Dame Series HELPS Playoff Chances For Illinois Football

Doug Bucshon from Orange & Blue News joins The Drive to break down the latest Illinois sports headlines. We discuss the impact of Jake Davis' injury on Illinois basketbal

11/03/26 Hour 2: Illinois vs Notre Dame – Does the Matchup Help or Hurt the Illini’s Playoff Chances?; Tuesday Draft: Build a 5-Man Squad to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse

Illinois football’s announcement of future games against Notre Dame has sparked plenty of debate. We break down the mixed reactions and discuss whether scheduling the Fig

11/03/26 Hour 1: Kevin Sweeney on His SI Cover Story About David Mirkovic; Illini Make History Against FDU; Bears Dominate Seahawks on Monday Night Football; Illinois Announces Notre Dame Matchup

Kevin Sweeney of Sports Illustrated joins us to discuss his cover story on Illinois sophomore David Mirkovic and what makes the 6-foot-9 forward such a unique talent in c

11/02/26 Hour 2: Illinois Basketball vs FDU Preview; David Mirkovic Injury Update & Bears-Seahawks Monday Night Football Preview With Chris Kwiecinski

Illinois basketball is back in action tonight! We preview the Illini's matchup against Fairleigh Dickinson and discuss the latest on David Mirkovic following his appendec

11/02/26 Hour 1: The J Leman Hour: Illinois Stuns Maryland With A Walk-Off Win, Katin Houser Returns & Can the Illini Beat Nebraska?

J Leman joins The Drive to break down Illinois' big victory over Maryland! We discuss Katin Houser's surprise return, what makes the Illini running backs so special, and

10/30/26 Hour 2: IHSA Football Playoffs Preview & Illinois vs. Maryland Predictions | We React To Josh Jacobs Handcuff Celebration, Friday Toasts!

It's a jam-packed hour on The Drive! Kurtis & Evan react to Josh Jacobs' unique "handcuff" touchdown celebration, we preview the IHSA high school football playoffs, and d

10/30/26 Hour 1: Illinois vs. Purdue Preview with Michael Howes From Baltimore Sun | Caleb Williams Fined & Jeffery Simmons Makes Bears Debut

Michael Howes from the Baltimore Sun joins The Drive to preview Illinois vs. Purdue and break down what to expect as the Illini prepare for their next Big Ten matchup. Pl

10/29/26 Hour 2: Big Ten Football Week 9 Predictions! Has Trading Two First-Round Picks Ever Led to a Super Bowl? Cubs Lose 6 Pitchers to Free Agency

The Drive makes its Big Ten football predictions for a loaded Week 9 slate! Which teams will come out on top this weekend, and who could pull off an upset? Plus, the Chi

10/29/26 Hour 1: Bears Trade for Jeffery Simmons! Zack Pearson Breaks Down Blockbuster Deal & Illinois Stadium News | Illini Beat UIC

The Chicago Bears make a blockbuster move, acquiring All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons from the Tennessee Titans! Zack Pearson from BearWire joins The Drive to bre

10/28/26 Hour 2: Big Ten Football Week 9 Preview With Ravi Lulla; Can Illinois Football Make a Run?

Ravi Lulla of Hurrdat Sports joins The Drive to break down the biggest storylines heading into this weekend's Big Ten football action. Which matchups deserve the most att

10/28/26 Hour 1: Illinois Basketball Injury Update Ahead of UIC Exhibition; Maryland Offers Free Tuition for Illinois Game

The Illini prepare for their exhibition matchup against UIC while dealing with multiple players sidelined. We break down the latest Illinois basketball news, injury conce

10/27/26 Hour 2: Brewers’ Historic World Series Run, How Cubs & Cardinals Fans Can Unite, Best Scary Movies Draft & Bears-Khalil Mack Trade Rumors

The Drive on ESPN 93.5 is back with another jam-packed Hour 2! The Milwaukee Brewers are making postseason history and stand one win away from the first World Series cha

10/27/26 Hour 1: Illinois Basketball Injury Update with Kyle Tausk, Colts Trade Quenton Nelson & DeForest Buckner, Evan's NFL Top 5 / Bottom 5

The Drive on ESPN 93.5 breaks down the latest Illinois Fighting Illini basketball injury news with Kyle Tausk of Illini Inquirer. Which key players are sidelined, how ser

10/26/26 Hour 2: Illinois Basketball Injury Updates, David Mirkovic Foot Injury Concerns, Jonathan Taylor Trade Talk & Evan Watches The Sixth Sense

🏀 Illinois Basketball Injury Updates & David Mirkovic Concerns The Drive breaks down the latest injury updates following Illinois basketball’s exhibition game against Ba

10/26/26 Hour 1: The J Leman Hour: Illinois Stuns Oregon! Illini Football vs. Maryland Halloween Showdown Preview

The J Leman Hour is back! 🟠🔵 Illinois football is coming off a huge win over Oregon, and we’re breaking down how the Illini got it done against one of the Big Ten’s top