Did the Bears exercise some demons against the Commanders last night? It was a stunning victory, followed by a fired up Ben Johnson. 

Illini basketball is back! Who is the player Brad Underwood "wouldn't want to fight?" Kurtis runs through the early part of the schedule and why he thinks this team has an edge.

Illini football is on a bye week, but the next home game is SOLD OUT! Find out how you can score tickets. Plus, are they still a 10 win team?

And Kurtis gets spooky with today's Curveballs.

The Bears are coming off a bye week to play a Monday Night game against the Commanders. Find out why the bye week has been bad for the Bears and if Ben Johnson can turn things around.

The NCAA preseason Top 25 basketball rankings are out. The Illini come in at #17 in the nation and have a stacked schedule. We break it down.

Plus we give you Kurtis' CURVEBALLS, Etched in Stone Recap, and will Cignetti take the Penn State job?

It's The J Leman Hour on the Drive and the man is PUMPED today! We get J's thoughts on the Illini's performance against Ohio State.

Plus, J's son joins us with the inside scoop on how he got ON STAGE at Big Noon Kickoff.

And is it time for the Illini to become a pass-first team? J has a very passionate answer to that question. Don't miss Hour 1 of The Drive!

We talk more scheme and how Illinois can beat Ohio State.

Plus Kurtis' Curveballs, Etched in Stone, Big Ten Plus 2, and our Friday toasts!

We are hours away from the biggest game of the Bielema era. How can the Illini leave Gies Memorial Stadium tomorrow with a win over the Buckeyes? We discuss.

Plus, was last night the best the Cubs have played this postseason? We think so! The Cubs have forced a Game 5 with the Brewers.

And our guy Ravi Lulla from Hurrdat Sports joins us to break down a full slate of Big Ten Football.

Former Women's basketball head coach, Naismith Hall of Famer, and 2025 Illini Athletics Hall of Inductee Theresa Grentz joined us at Pia's in Champaign. 

Check out this incredible conversation with a trailblazer and Illini legend.

Illini Women's Soccer Head Coach Katie Hultin joins us ahead of the team's final homestand for this season. 

The Cubs jumped out on the Brewers in Game 3. Will they force a Game 4?

Plus, 2025 Illini Hall of Fame Inductees Kiwanee Garris and Theresa Grentz will join us tomorrow at Pia's in Champaign! Get the details on how you can join us and meet these Illini legends.

Is this Saturday's game against the #1 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes the biggest in Illinois football history? It very well could be.

Plus, shoutout to the Marching Illini! They'll be participating in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Is it too early to talk turkey?

WCIA 3's Tristan Thomas joins us for more Illini talk and a preview of all the local high school games.

And another one of Kurtis' CURVEBALLS!

Scott Spiezio can now add "Hall of Fame Inductee" to his resume. He talks with Kurtis & Evan about his career, his struggles, finding sobriety, and what the Illini Hall of Fame means to him. This is one fantastic conversation!

The Illini Football team met with the media today ahead of the Hall of Fame game against Ohio State. Hear from Ashton Collins, Ca'lil Valentine, and David Olano.

Plus the Cubs are down but not out with the Brewers. Can they get back into their NLDS series? 

And Kurtis throws a giant Curveball at Evan!