The Drive with Lon Tay & Derek Piper

Lon and Derek discuss 4-star guard Keaton Wagler's commitment to Illinois. Later, the guys break down the newly released conference schedule for Illinois basketball. The guys react to Luke Goode's comments about the Illinois-Indiana rivalry.

Brian Christopherson of 247 Sports' Husker247 site joins the show to share his insight on Nebraska and what the Illini will be up against on Friday night. Later, the guys have some fun with a couple Illini football trivia questions and Lon shares a story about John Mackovic from his college days.

Derek and Kyle discuss what a win on Friday night would mean for Illinois and how much positive momentum it would create for the program. Hear from Bret Bielema as he shares his final thoughts ahead of the Nebraska game. Later, Derek discusses his latest Crystal Ball prediction with Illini hoops on the verge of a commitment.

Derek and Kyle break down the Illini's matchup with Nebraska, what they'll learn about each side in this game, and what challenges Nebraska presents for the Illini. Later, the Bear Report's Aaron Leming joins the show to talk Bears and the early struggles of Caleb Williams and the Bears offense.

Lon and Derek react to another controversial Andy Katz list about Big Ten basketball arenas. Later, hear from offensive coordinator Barry Lunney as he shares his thoughts on the Nebraska defense and his unit's sloppy performance.

Lon and Derek share their thoughts on the Illinois-Nebraska matchup and how much confidence the Illini defense has inspired through the first 3 weeks. Later, hear from defensive coordinator Aaron henry as he talks facing Dylan Raiola and the Husker offense.

Lon and Derek discuss what more will be learned about Illinois in its road matchup against Nebraska and their feelings about Luke Altmyer's mistake-free play thus far. Later, hear from head coach Bret Bielema as he recaps his team's win over Central Michigan and looks ahead to Nebraska.

J Leman joins Lon and Derek for his weekly football hour to break down the Illini's win over Central Michigan, concerns about the run game struggles, what Illinois faces against Nebraska, and realistic expectations for the Illini's upcoming gauntlet stretch of opponents.

Lon and Derek are live at Pia's Sports Bar & Grill in Champaign to break down the Illini's homecoming matchup against Central Michigan, and are joined by Illinois basketball assistant coach Zach Hamer and Hans Dee.

Lon and Derek are live at Pia's Sports Bar & Grill in Champaign breaking down Illinois' matchup with Central Michigan and are joined by Illini Inquirer's Joey Wagner to discuss the Illini's fast start to the season.