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The Drive airs weekdays 3-6pm on ESPN 93.5 in Champaign-Urbana!
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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...
11/13/25 Hour 1: Sam Jane from The Athletic talks Illini vs Maryland; Ravi Lulla from HurrDat talks Big Ten Football; Illini Headlines; Kurtis' Curveballs
Sam Jane works for The Athletic, previously with the Baltimore Sun & Washington Post, and covers Maryland Football. He joins us to chat about Saturday...
11/12/25 Hour 2: Tristan Thomas talks IHSA Quarterfinal Playoffs; Evan steals Josh Whitman's Chair; Kurtis' Curveballs; Pro Wrestler Draft Results
Tristan Thomas from WCIA-3 joins us to talk about the IHSA Quarterfinals! It's another big weekend for area schools. We also get Tristan's take on Ill...
11/12/25 Hour 1: Illini Defeat Texas Tech; Illini Headlines; Luke Altmyer Ranked vs NCAA Quarterbacks; Pro Wrestler Draft
The Illini had an incredible night against Texas Tech, with a 81-77 win! We'll recap Andrej Stojakovic & Kylan Boswell's breakout performances, JT Top...
11/11/25 Hour 2: The Drive live at Pia's; Illini Football vs Maryland; Kurtis' Curveballs; Veterans Day; Illini vs Texas Tech Predictions
Hour 2 of our live Veteran's Day broadcast at Pia's with Koerner Distributing & Crown Royal.
We talk a little football ahead of Saturday's game...
11/11/25 Hour 1: The Drive live at Pia's; Illini vs Texas Tech; Pro Wrestler Draft; Veterans Day
The Drive is LIVE at Pia's in Champaign ahead of the Illini's showdown with Texas Tech at State Farm Center. Get our score predictions and more!
11/10/25 Hour 2: The Bears stun the Giants; Brad Underwood's Press Conference; Illini vs Texas Tech; Kurtis' Curveballs
The Bears pulled off another stunning win, this time at the expense of the New York Giants and Brian Daboll's job. Plus, how close are Ben Johnson & C...
11/10/25 Hour 1: The J Leman Hour; Illini vs Maryland, Bielema Press Conference; Coaching Changes, and Score Predictions
The All-American J Leman is back in the studio after a bye week for the Illini.
J and the guys breakdown Illinois vs Maryland, Coach Bielema's p...
11/07/25 Hour 2: Big Ten + 2 Football Predictions; Illini Wrestling Preview; Can You Take A Punch?; Friday Toasts
Illini football have a bye week, but the rest of the conference is in action. Kurtis & Evan break down games and make their predictions.
Evan gi...
11/07/25 Hour 1: Illini Men's Basketball vs FGC Tonight; Alex Martin talks tonight's game; Kurtis' Curveballs
Game 2 of the Illini men's basketball season is tonight! Florida Gulf Coast comes to town and we'll preview the game. Plus, Alex Martin from the Naple...
11/06/25 Hour 2: Head Coach Bret Bielema's Presser; Ravi Lulla Talks Big Ten Football; Etched in Stone
Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema talks with the media as the team heads into an off week. Coach Bielema addresses injuries, the future the quat...
11/06/25 Hour 1: Illini Headlines; Brad Underwood's Press Conference Before the FGC Game; Kurtis' Curveballs
Illini Basketball head coach Brad Underwood met with the media today before tomorrow night's game against Florida Gulf Coast. Coach Underwood gave the...
11/05/25 Hour 2: Tristan Thomas talks IHSA Playoffs; Daniel Thompson talks Bulls & Illini hoops; Our Roadside Snack Draft Results
Round 2 of the IHSA playoffs features a lot of are schools, including Tolono-Unity vs Monticello. We talk with Trista Thomas from WCIA about all of th...
11/05/25 Hour 1: Illini Women's Basketball; Illini Headlines; Cardinals, Cubs, & MLB Hot Stove Talk; Kurtis' Curveballs
The Illini Women's Basketball team kicked off the season with a 91-67 win over SEMO. What are the expectations for this season?
Plus, Gabe Jacas...
11/04/25 Hour 2: Zack Pearson from BearReport joins us to talks the Bears so far; Cardinals & Cubs Gold Gloves; Roadside Snacks Draft
Zack Pearson does a great job covering the Beas for BearReport and 247Sports. He joins us to talk about the season thus far, Caleb Williams progressio...
11/04/25 Hour 1: Illini basketball crush Jackson State; Illini Headlines; NFL Trade Deadline Winners & Losers; Kurtis' Curveballs
The Illini Men's basketball team opened the season with a 113-55 win over Jackson State and nearly set a team record of 3's. Tomislav Ivisic and Ben H...
11/03/25 Hour 2: The wait is over! Illini Basketball starts tonight vs Jackson State; Bears out-duel Bengals; Kurtis' Curveballs
The wait is over! The Fighting Illini men's basketball team kicks off the season tonight against Jackson State. We'll hear from head coach Brad Underw...
11/03/25 Hour 1: The J Leman Hour on a Victory Monday! Illini dominate Rutgers; Where does Luke Altmyer rank on the Illini All-Time QB List?
The All-American J Leman is back in studio to talk about the Illini's huge win over Rutgers on Saturday. J discusses the game Lunney called for the of...
10/31/25 Hour 2: The Great Kyle Tausk talks Illini basketball's home opener & 2025 season; World Series Game 6; Illini vs Rutgers Final Predictions; Friday Toasts
Kyle Tausk joins us to talk about the Illini men's basketball home opener on Monday night. Get Kyle's insight on a few key injuries, expectations for...
10/31/25 Hour 1: Kendall Bostic talks Illini Women's Basketball; Illini Headlines; Illinois vs Rutgers; Kurtis CURVEBALLS
It's an Illini Heavy Show!
Kendall Bostic joins us to talk about her new role with Illini Women's Basketball radio broadcasts, and the upcoming...
10/30/25 Hour 2: Ravi Lulla from HURRDAT Sports talks Big Ten Football; Etched in Stone; Illini Soccer vs Buckeyes
We take a trip around the Big Ten with our guy Ravi Lulla from Hurrdat Sports! Ravi gives his insight on Illinois vs Rutgers, Matt Ruhle's new contrac...
10/30/25 Hour 1: World Series Game 5; Illini Headlines; Haunting Illini Moments; Kurtis' Curveballs
Trey Yesavage had an all-time performance for the Blue Jays in Game 5 of the World Series. The Jays now lead the series 3-2. Can the Dodgers force a G...
10/29/25 Hour 2: Richie O'Leary from The Knight Report talks Illini vs Rutgers; Horror Draft Recap; More Illini Headlines; World Series Game 5 Preview
Richie O'Leary is the Publisher of The Knight Report and covers the Scarlet Knights for ON3 Sports. He joins us to talk about the game this Saturday a...
10/29/25 Hour 1: Illini vs Rutgers preview; Illini Headlines; Tristan Thomas talks IHSA Playoffs; Kurtis' Curveballs
Rutgers is riddle with injuries and the Illini are currently 12.5 point favorites for Saturday's sold out game at Gies Memorial Stadium. We dive into...
10/28/25 Hour 2: The Drive's 1st Horror Movie Draft; World Series Game 3; Illini Basketball Nuggets
Game 3 of the World Series was an all-timer between the Dodgers & Blue Jays. The guys will discuss and preview tonight's pitching match-ups.
10/28/25 Hour 1: Illini Football meet with media; Evan's back in-studio; Did these Headlines Happen?; Kurtis' Curveballs
Evan's medical procedure was a success and he's back in the studio! He also might be a little loopy. Kurtis tests Evan with "Real or Fake Sports Headl...
10/27/25 Hour 2: Mihailo Petrovic is cleared for Illini basketball; Bears lose to Ravens; Kurtis' Curveballs; and Evan has a PSA for everyone
Mihailo Petrovic is officially cleared to play for the Illinois men's basketball team. We'll give you our instant reactions.
No Lamar, no probl...
10/27/25 Hour 1: The J Leman Hour! J helps us break down the Illini loss against Washington, plus answers your questions.
The All-American and former Illinois linebacker J Leman is fired up after the Illini's loss against Washington.
J shares his thoughts on the def...
10/24/25 Hour 2: Final Illini vs Huskies predictions; Bears vs. Ravens; Kurtis vs Evan over a Peacock log-in; Etched in Stone; Friday Toasts!
We give you our final predictions for Illinois vs Washington.
Plus, an incredible Lamar Jackson stat that will most likely determine Sunday's Be...
10/24/25 Hour 1: Illini vs Huskies preview; Illinois basketball lands HUGE recruit in Lucas Morillo; Ravi Lulla talks Big Ten Football; Kurtis' Curveballs
Illinois vs Washington is the biggest game on the Big Ten slate this weekend. We check the latest injury report for you and discuss what the Illini ne...