The Drive on ESPN 93.5
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The Drive on ESPN 93.5
The Drive is your daily Illini sports podcast from ESPN 93.5. Kurtis Allen and Evan Stone cover Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball, Illinois Fighting Illini football, the Chicago Bears, Cardinals, Cubs and the biggest sports stories in Champaign-Urbana with interviews, analysis, and a lot of...
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04-29-26 Hour 2: NCAA Tournament expands from 68 to 76 teams - Can they get this right? We read your texts; Tuesday Draft Results - best place to drink a beer!
Hour 2 dives into the NCAA Tournament expanding from 68 to 76 teams and whether the change will actually improve the event.
We also react to lis...
04-29-26 Hour 1: Latest on Andrej Stojakovic declaring for NBA Draft and what fans need to know; Illini Headlines; Latest on Cubs, Cardinals, and NL Central
Hour 1 focuses on the latest developments surrounding Andrej Stojakovic declaring for the NBA Draft and what it means for fans moving forward. The sho...
04-28-26 Hour 2: Brian Teague from Chicago State of Mind Sports talks Illini at NFL Draft & Chicago Bears; Our Tuesday Draft - Best Places to Drink a Beer
Brian Teague from Chicago State of Mind Sports joins the show to break down the impact of the Illinois Fighting Illini football at the NFL Draft! Plus...
04-28-26 Hour 1: We're back! Illinois football had a great weekend at the NFL Draft; Chicago Bears Draft Grades; Recap of The Oskees at State Farm Center
We’re back with a packed hour, highlighted by a strong showing from Fighting Illini football at the NFL Draft over the weekend. The guys also break do...
04/24/26 Hour 2: Glenn Kinley talks Illini players prepping for NFL Draft, Illinois Marathon, and local sports; "Around the Bases" looks at MLB Headlines; Friday Toasts!
WCIA 3 Sports Director Glenn Kinley joins the show to discuss Illinois Fighting Illini players preparing for the NFL Draft, along with a look at the I...
04/24/26 Hour 1: Jacob Infante from Pro Fooball & Sports News talks Chicago Bears & NFL Draft; Illini Headlines; "Name A Forgettable Franchise"
Jacob Infante joins the show to break down the Chicago Bears and their outlook heading into the NFL Draft, including key needs and potential targets....
04/23/26 Hour 2: Illini Wrestling's Zac Braunagel talks competing in US Open Championships; more NFL Draft talk; Cubs win a walk-off; Things you CAN'T say at The Masters
Zac Braunagel from Illini wrestling joins the show to discuss competing at the US Open Championships and what the experience means for his growth on t...
04/23/26 Hour 1: Illini legend Kurt Kittner talks NFL Draft experience, Luke Altmyer, and more; Sean Hammond from Chicago Tribune talks NFL Draft & Chicago Bears
An Illini legend helps us kick off the show! Kurt Kittner joins us to share insight on his NFL Draft experience while also discussing Luke Altmyer and...
04/22/26 Hour 2: Brian Walton from The Cardinal Nation talks early season success of the Redbirds & the Cardinals' farm system; "From The Office of Evan Stone - NFL Draft Edition"
Brian Walton from The Cardinal Nation joins the show to break down the early season success of the Redbirds and what’s fueling their strong start. He...
04/22/26 Hour 1: Kyle Tausk from Illini Inquirer talks Illini basketball roster for 2026-2027, who could be a breakout star, and more; Illini Headlines, Tuesday Draft Recap, and Your texts
Kyle Tausk from Illini Inquirer joins the show to break down Illinois’ 2026–27 roster, including potential breakout candidates and key pieces to watch...
04/21/26 Hour 2: Brian Teague from Chicago State of Mind Sports talks Chicago Bears & NFL Draft; Tuesday Draft w/ Listener Lindy - Best Minor League Team Names
Brian Teague from Chicago State of Mind Sports joins the show to break down the latest surrounding the Chicago Bears and preview the upcoming NFL Draf...
04/21/26 Hour 1: Jeff Jones from the Bellville News-Democrat talks Cardinals early season success; Dave Wishnowsky on Illini basketball offseason; Illini Headlines
Jeff Jones from the Belleville News-Democrat joins the show to break down the early-season success of the Cardinals and what’s fueling their strong st...
04/20/26 Hour 2: How the NL Central became the hottest division in baseball; Headlines from NBA Playoffs, NHL Playoffs, and NFL Draft; Score Kylie Morgan Tix
Hour 2 dives into how the National League Central has emerged as one of baseball’s most competitive divisions early in the season. The show also hits...
04/20/26 Hour 1: Quentin Coleman officially commits to Illini basketball; Brandon Lee to the Transfer Portal - is the roster set?; Evan "Stone Cold" Dominates Wrestlemania Predictions
Quentin Coleman officially commits to the Illini and Brandon Lee has entered the Transfer Portal, sparking the question of whether the roster is now f...
04/17/26 Hour 2: Sunny Verma from Locked On Illini talks Andrej Stojakovic's return & incoming Freshman Class; Evan "Stone Cold's" Wrestlemania Predictions; Around the Bases; Friday Toasts
Sunny Verma from Locked On Illini joins the show to break down Andrej Stojakovic’s return and what to expect from Illinois’ incoming freshman class. T...
04/17/26 Hour 1: Andrej Stojakovic is BACK with the Illini. Brad Sturdy joins us to break down the news, Zavier Zens joining Illinois, and more.
Big news for Illinois basketball as Andrej Stojakovic is officially back with the Illini, giving the roster a major boost heading into next season. Br...
04/16/26 Hour 2: Tristan Thomas talks returning Illini players, their impact, Ty Rodger's legacy as a Culture Guy, and Illinois Spring Football; NFL Draft talk; Etched in Stone
Tristan Thomas joined the show to break down the returning Illini players and the impact they’ll have heading into next season. He also reflected on T...
04/16/26 Hour 1: The Ivisic Twins & Jake Davis are BACK with the Illini; Recap of Brad Underwood's Kickin' Cancer event; Ty Rodgers enters the Transfer Portal
Big news for Illinois as the Ivisic twins and Jake Davis are officially returning, giving Brad Underwood a strong core heading into next season. The a...
04/15/26 Hour 2: Carson Gourdie previews Brad Underwood's "Coaches vs Cancer" Event and gives us football recruitment nuggets; More on David Mirkovic returning to Illinois
Carson Gourdie joined the show to preview Brad Underwood’s “Coaches vs. Cancer” event, highlighting its importance to the community and the continued...
04/15/26 Hour 1: David Mirkovic is BACK with the Illini; Brian Teague from Chicago State of Mind Sports discusses the breaking news; The Providence Journal's Bill Koch talks Stefan Vaaks to Illinois
llinois basketball got a major boost as David Mirkovic announced his return to Champaign, adding experience and stability to the Illini frontcourt for...
4/14/26 Hour 2: Sports headlines, Spring football talk & more
Evan and Kyle discuss a wide variety of topics including trending sports headlines, Illini spring football, the college basketball transfer portal and...
4/14/26 Hour 1: Shauna Green joins the show to talk Illini WBB offseason & retention; Kyle Tausk in studio on Illini MBB offseason
Illini Inquirer's Kyle Tausk is in studio filling in for Kurtis to discuss Illini basketball's offseason and retention & transfer portal efforts. Late...
04/13/26: Ravi Lulla from Hurrdat Sports talks B1G Ten Transfer Portal; Alex Kyi from Armchair Illini on Stefan Vaaks transferring to Illinois, John Blackwell, Quinten Coleman, & expectations for 2026
Ravi Lulla of Hurrdat Sports joins the show to break down the latest movement in the Big Ten Transfer Portal and what it means for teams across the co...
04/10/26 Hour 2: WCIA Sports Director Glenn Kinley talks Transfer Portal, John Blackwell, Keaton Wagler, & Illinois football; Friday Toasts
WCIA Sports Director Glenn Kinley joins the show to break down the latest developments in the Transfer Portal, including what it could mean for Illino...
04/10/26 Hour 1: New Illini Commit Quentin Coleman joins the show! Plus Illini Headlines and the debut of "Around the Bases"
New Illinois basketball commit Quentin Coleman joins the show to discuss his decision to become an Illini and what he brings to the program.
The...
04/09/26 Hour 2: Tristan Thomas talks Transfer Portal, Keaton Wagler, John Blackwell, and more; The Masters Draft Results
WCIA 3 Sports' Tristan Thomas breaks down the latest developments in the college basketball transfer portal. He discussed key Illini-related storyline...
04/09/26 Hour 1: Principia HC Jay Blossom "Quentin Coleman is the best player I've ever coached." Carson Gourdie on Illini & EIU Spring football; Dr, Daniel Thomspon on 5-Star transfer Divine Bourrage
Principia high school head coach Jay Blossom is a multi-time state champion and has sent several players to the NCAA. He joined the show to discuss Il...
04/07/26 Hour 2: Kyle Tausk from Illini Inquirer on Keaton Wagler's future, Illini Transfer Portal, and more; Tuesday Draft - Golfers in The Masters
The Great Kyle Tausk from Illini Inquirer joins the show to break down the latest on Keaton Wagler’s future and what lies ahead for Illinois in the Tr...
04/07/26 Hour 1: Head Coach Brad Underwood talks about the Illini's Final Four run, Transfer Portal, and the Coaches vs Cancer Event; Brad Sturdy from Illini Guys; Could Keaton Wagler stay?
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood joins the show to reflect on the Illini’s Final Four run, discuss plans for the Transfer Portal, and promote the up...
04/06/26 Hour 2: How will the Illini attack the Transfer Portal starting tomorrow? Could John Blackwell come to Champaign? Plus Jay Bilas vs John Calipari over the NCAA & NIL Money
The Transfer Portal officially opens tonight at Midnight. How will Illinois and Brad Underwood approach the portal and what areas the Illini need to a...
04/06/26 Hour 1: Illini lose to UConn in the Final Four; Brian Teague from Chicago State of Mind Sports breaks down the loss, Quentin Coleman, Angel Reese's trade, and Gabe Jacas in the NFL Draft
We react to Illinois’ tough loss to the Conn Huskies in the Final Four, ending a memorable run for the Illini. Brian Teague joins the show to break do...
04/03/26 Hour 2: Final Four preview part 2 - Illinois vs UConn; Dan Dakich vs Illini Fans; Score Predictions and Friday Toasts!
Hour 2 continues the Final Four preview of Illinois vs. UConn, diving deeper into matchups and keys to the game. The show also highlights the ongoing...
04//03/26 Hour 1: Illinois vs UConn preview part 1, live updates from Lucas Oil Stadium with Cooper O'Kelly and Chris Hightower; Quentin Coleman commits to the Illini
Part 1 of our Illinois vs. UConn Final Four preview, breaking down the key storylines heading into the matchup. The show features live updates straigh...
04/02/26 Hour 2: Lon Tay is back in-studio to talk Illinois in the Final Four!
A familiar voice to listeners is back in-studio to talk all things Illinois and their Final Four run - Lon Tay! "Uncle" Lon gives us his insight and p...
04/02/26 Hour 1: Tom Fornelli of CBS Sports; Brian Teague of Chicago State of Mind Sports talk Illinois in the Final Four
Tom Fornelli of CBS Sports joins the show to break down Illinois’ Final Four run and what’s made this team so dangerous. He shares insight on the matc...
03/31/26 Hour 2: Kyle Tausk from Illini Inquirer breaks down Illinois vs UConn in the Final Four; Illinois Autographed Jersey Giveaway
"The Great" Kyle Tausk from Illini Inquirer joins the show to break down Illinois vs. UConn in the Final Four, diving into key matchups and what the I...
03/31/26 Hour 1: An Illini '05 Reunion! It's a full hour with Roger Powell Jr and Dee Brown
It’s an Illini ‘05 reunion as Roger Powell Jr. and Dee Brown join us for a full hour to relive their unforgettable run to the national title game. The...
03/30/26 Hour 2: Steve Greenberg from the Chicago Sun-Times talks Brad Underwood's success, Illini's win over Iowa, and how challenging UCONN will be
Steve Greenberg from the Chicago Sun-Times joins the show to discuss Brad Underwood’s continued success at Illinois. He breaks down the Illini’s impre...
03/30/26 Hour 1: The Fighting Illini are headed to The Final Four - Dave Wischnowsky discusses the win over Iowa & previews match against UCONN.
The Fighting Illini are headed to the Final Four after a huge win over Iowa. Dave Wischnowsky joins the show to break down how Illinois got it done. H...
03/27/26 Hour 2: Isaac Trotter from 247 Sports & CBS Sports dissects Illinois' win over Houston, previews game against Iowa. Plus our Friday Toasts and your texts!
Isaac Trotter of 247Sports and CBS Sports joins the show to break down Illinois’ impressive win over Houston Cougars. He also previews the Illini’s up...