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October 23 10-23-26 Hour 2 - Show continues with Mike Latulip and Brian Teague as guests and ends with a toast.
Evan brings on former Illini Mike Latulip to talk basketball and his live alt-cast during the Illinois/Baylor basketball game. Then Bryan Teague from Chicago State of Mind Sports joins to talk Bears win (positives and negatives) and looks ahead to Illinois vs Oregon. How can Coach Lunney put Michael Clayton in the best position to succeed?
Show ends with Evan's prediction and a toast!
51 min
October 23 10-23-26 Hour 1 - Stone Alone AGAIN - What is your Dash for? Bears win, ETCHED in Stone, IHSA Football playoffs BEGIN!
Join Evan as he captains the ship solo again. Follow along as he describes making his kids look for headstones in a cemetery, breaks down a BIG Bears victory, and gives his Week 8 Etched in Stone picks. Evan is then joined by WCIA 3's Glenn Kinley to talk IHSA Football Playoffs!
55 min
October 22 10/22/26 Hour 2: FOX32 Chicago's Chris Kwiecinski on the Chicago Bears, Thursday Night Football Predictions & Illinois vs. Baylor Preview
The Drive on ESPN 93.5 closes out Thursday with a packed hour of Chicago Bears analysis, final predictions for Thursday Night Football, and a look ahead to Illinois men's basketball's exhibition matchup against Baylor!
🐻 Chris Kwiecinski of FOX 32 Chicago Joins the Show
FOX 32 Chicago digital sports producer Chris Kwiecinski joins us to talk Chicago Bears football. We discuss the latest surrounding the Bears, key storylines heading into their Thursday Night Football matchup against the New England Patriots, and what Chicago needs to do to keep its momentum going.
🏈 Final Bears vs. Patriots Predictions
It's time to make our final predictions for Thursday Night Football! We break down the matchup, share our expectations for the game, and give our picks for how the Bears and Patriots will fare under the primetime spotlight.
🏀 Illinois Basketball vs. Baylor Exhibition Preview
The Fighting Illini return to State Farm Center on Friday night to face Baylor in an exhibition matchup. We look ahead to the game, discuss what Illini fans should watch for, and consider what this final tune-up can reveal about Illinois heading into the 2026-27 college basketball season.
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52 min
October 22 10/22/26 Hour 1: Keaton Wagler's NBA Debut with the Clippers, Chicago Bears vs. Patriots Offensive Breakdown & Thursday Night Props
Keaton Wagler makes his NBA debut, and we break down the Chicago Bears' matchup against the New England Patriots! The Drive on ESPN 93.5 dives into the latest Illinois basketball news and analyzes the key matchups that could decide Thursday Night Football.
🏀 Keaton Wagler's NBA Debut
Former Illinois Fighting Illini star Keaton Wagler made an impressive first impression with the Los Angeles Clippers, finishing with 15 points, five rebounds, five assists and two steals in a 121-96 win over the Sacramento Kings. We discuss his performance, his transition from Champaign to the NBA, and what Illini fans should expect from the rookie moving forward.
🐻 Breaking Down Bears Offense vs. Patriots Defense
The Chicago Bears face the New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football. We break down the matchup between Chicago's offense and New England's defense, examining what the Bears need to do to move the ball, create scoring opportunities and come away with a big road-tested challenge under the primetime spotlight at home.
🎯 Thursday Night Football Prop Bets
It's time to put our picks on the table! Each of us gives one player prop bet for Bears vs. Patriots. Who are we backing, which matchups are worth watching, and whose pick will come through on Thursday night? We make our selections and put them up against each other.
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56 min
October 21 10/21/26 Hour 2: Illinois Basketball Non-Conference Schedule Breakdown, Bears Face Former Illini Gabe Jacas & Oregon Preview
The Drive on ESPN 93.5 breaks down the biggest storylines in Illinois sports, from a loaded Illini basketball non-conference schedule to the Chicago Bears’ matchup against former Illinois standout Gabe Jacas and a preview of Illinois football vs. Oregon.
🏀 Breaking Down the Illini Basketball Non-Conference Schedule
Brad Underwood and Illinois men's basketball have a challenging slate ahead, featuring marquee matchups against Texas Tech, Duke, UConn and Missouri in the annual Braggin’ Rights game. We break down the schedule, highlight the biggest tests, and discuss what these games could mean for the Illini’s 2026-27 season.
🐻 Bears vs. Former Illini Gabe Jacas
The Chicago Bears are preparing for their Thursday night matchup against the New England Patriots, featuring former Fighting Illini edge rusher Gabe Jacas. We discuss Jacas making the jump from Illinois to the NFL and what to watch for in the Bears’ matchup with New England.
🏈 Illinois Football vs. Oregon Preview
The Illini return from their bye week for a major Big Ten showdown against Oregon at Memorial Stadium. We take a quick look at the matchup and what Illinois needs to do to pull off a statement win.
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53 min
October 21 10/21/26 Hour 1: Illinois Basketball Preview with Kyle Tausk, Text Line Hijinks & Bears vs. Patriots Preview
Illinois basketball is right around the corner! Kyle Tausk from Illini Inquirer joins Evan Stone and Cooper O'Kelly on The Drive to break down the Fighting Illini ahead of the 2026-27 college basketball season. What should fans expect from Brad Underwood's squad, and which players could make the biggest impact this year?
Plus, Coop and Evan unpack the latest Text Line hijinks, and the guys get you ready for Thursday Night Football as the Chicago Bears prepare to host the New England Patriots in a pivotal Week 7 matchup.
🏀 Illinois Basketball with Kyle Tausk: The Illini Inquirer reporter joins the show to discuss Illinois basketball, key players, and expectations for the upcoming season.
📱 Text Line Hijinks: Coop and Evan break down the latest shenanigans and reactions from The Drive's text line.
🐻 Chicago Bears vs. New England Patriots Preview: Can Caleb Williams and the Bears keep building momentum after their Week 6 win over Atlanta? We break down the Thursday Night Football matchup, key storylines, and what Chicago needs to do to come away with a victory.
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54 min
October 20 10/20/26 Hour 2: Bears Prepare For Short Week Vs Patriots; NBA Season Kicks Off; World Series is Set; Tuesday Draft - Mascots That Can Actually Fight
The Chicago Bears are back in action Thursday night with a short week and a primetime showdown against the New England Patriots. Kurtis Allen and Evan Stone preview the Week 7 matchup, discuss Caleb Williams and the Bears’ momentum after their win over Atlanta, and break down what Chicago needs to do to keep rolling.
Plus, the 2026-27 NBA season tips off, and the World Series matchup is officially set! The Milwaukee Brewers will face the Tampa Bay Rays in a battle for the championship, with both franchises looking to win their first World Series title.
🏈 Chicago Bears vs. New England Patriots: Can Caleb Williams and the Bears carry their momentum into Thursday Night Football? We break down the matchup, the short-week challenge, and the keys to victory.
🏀 NBA Opening Night: The 2026-27 NBA season is here! We discuss the opening-night matchups and storylines to watch this season.
⚾ 2026 World Series Preview: The Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays are headed to the Fall Classic. Who has the edge in this unexpected championship matchup?
💪 Tuesday Draft – Mascots That Can Actually Fight: It's time for another edition of the Tuesday Draft! We debate which sports mascots would hold their own in a real fight and build our ultimate mascot fighting lineups.
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52 min
October 20 10/20/26 Hour 1: Alex Kyi from Armchair Illini on Illinois Football vs. Oregon Preview, Michael Clayton’s Keys to Success & Illini Basketball's Quentin Coleman
How can Illinois football set up freshman quarterback Michael Clayton II for success against Oregon? Alex Kyi from Armchair Illini joins Kurtis Allen and Evan Stone on The Drive to break down the Illini’s quarterback situation, what Clayton needs to succeed in his first start, and how Illinois can compete with the Ducks this Saturday.
Plus, how good is incoming Illinois basketball guard Quentin Coleman, and what kind of impact could he make for the Fighting Illini? Evan delivers his Top 5 and Bottom 5 teams from NFL Week 6, and we cover the latest Illini headlines in another action-packed hour of sports talk.
🏈 Illinois Football vs. Oregon: Keys to helping Michael Clayton succeed in a challenging Big Ten matchup.
🏀 Illini Basketball Recruiting: Alex Kyi evaluates Quentin Coleman’s talent and potential in Champaign.
🏆 Evan’s NFL Top 5 / Bottom 5: Which teams impressed and disappointed in Week 6?
🟠 Illini Headlines: The latest news and discussion surrounding Illinois football and basketball.
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59 min
October 1910/19/26 Hour 2: Illinois Basketball Defeats Cincinnati In First Exhibition Game; Caleb Williams Leads Bears to Win & College Football Week 7 Upsets
The Drive breaks down a busy weekend in sports, starting with Illinois basketball's exhibition victory over Cincinnati as the Illini begin preparing for the upcoming college basketball season. What stood out in the first preseason test, and what can fans take away from the performance?
Plus, Caleb Williams returns to action and the Chicago Bears dominate the Atlanta Falcons. We recap the Bears' performance, discuss Williams' impact, and look at what the win means for Chicago moving forward.
We also dive into the biggest surprises from Week 7 of college football, breaking down the weekend's biggest upsets, shocking results, and what they mean for the College Football Playoff picture.
In this episode:
Illinois basketball defeats Cincinnati in its first exhibition game
Caleb Williams returns as the Chicago Bears dominate the Falcons
Chicago Bears takeaways and the latest NFL storylines
College football Week 7 recap: biggest upsets and surprises
What the weekend's results mean for the college football landscape
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52 min
October 19 10/19/26 Hour 1: The J Leman Hour: How Illinois Football Can Upset Oregon | Keys to Victory
Can Illinois football pull off a major upset against Oregon this weekend? On The J Leman Hour, former Illinois All-American linebacker J Leman breaks down the matchup with the Ducks and explains why he believes the Fighting Illini have a real chance to come away with a statement victory.
J shares his keys to victory for Illinois, what the Illini must do to compete with Oregon, and why this weekend's Big Ten showdown could be an opportunity for Illinois to prove itself on the national stage.
Can the Illini shock the college football world? Tune in for J Leman's breakdown and predictions ahead of Illinois vs. Oregon!
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58 min

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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 laughs. New episodes every weekday. 🎙️