The Drive on ESPN 93.5
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The Drive on ESPN 93.5
The Drive airs weekdays 3-6pm on ESPN 93.5 in Champaign-Urbana!
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10/14/25 Hour 1: Bears stun the Commanders; Expectations for Illini Basketball; Another Illini football sellout; Kurtis' Curveballs
Did the Bears exercise some demons against the Commanders last night? It was a stunning victory, followed by a fired up Ben Johnson.
Illini bas...
10/13/25 Hour 2: Bears vs Commanders on MNF; Illini basketball's preseason ranking; Cignetti to Penn State?, Kurtis' CURVEBALLS; Etched in Stone Recap
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 Be...
10/13/25 Hour 1: J Leman is in studio and FIRED UP after the Illini game against Ohio State
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 so...
10/10/25 Hour 2: Final predictions for Illini vs Buckeyes; Kurtis' Curveballs; Etched in Stone; Friday Toasts
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!
10/10/25 Hour 1: Illini defensive matchups with Ohio State; Ravi Lulla talks Big Ten Football; Cubs force Game 5 vs Brewers
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 d...
10/09/25 Hour 1: Illini Hall of Fame Inductee Theresa Grentz joins The Drive!
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 Champaig...
10/08/25 Hour 2: Illini Soccer's Head Coach Katie Hultin; Cubs vs Brewers Game 3; News on Illini Hall of Fame Inductees Kiwanee Garris & Theresa Grentz
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...
10/08/25 Hour 1: Illinois vs Ohio State biggest game in school history?; Marching Illini to Macy's Thanksgiving Parade; WCIA's Tristan Thomas; Kurtis' CURVEBALLS
Is this Saturday's game against the #1 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes the biggest in Illinois football history? It very well could be.
Plus, shoutou...
10/07/25 Hour 2: Illini Hall of Fame inductee and Cardinals great Scott Spiezio joins the show
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 wh...
10/07/25 Hour 1: Illini meet with press ahead of OSU game; Cubs down 2-0 to Brewers; Kurtis' Curveballs
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 D...
10/06/25 Hour 2: Cubs vs Brewers game 2; Kurtis' Curveballs ft. Dolphins; NFL talk, Famous Bo's; Illini tix
The Brewers crushed the Cubs in game 1 of the NLDS. Can the Cubs bounce back tonight in Game 2?
Kurtis' Curveballs: dolphins are officially the...
10/06/25 Hour 1: The J Leman Hour! We talk Illini's win over Purdue, OSU coming to town, Big Noon Kickoff, and more
He's back and he's hyped! The great J Leman is back in studio!
We break down the Illini's road win over Purdue on Saturday. Plus a preview of th...
10/03/25 Hour 2: Illini vs Purdue predictions and why Taylor Swift matters to the game; Big Ten Predictions; Our Friday Toasts
WE WANT THAT CANNON!
The Illini take on Purdue tomorrow. We give our predictions and yours from the text line. Plus, a trip around the Big Ten (...
10/03/25 Hour 1: Kyle Tausk talks Brad Underwood's presser & Illini hoops; Preview Cubs vs Brewers Game 1; Kurtis' Curveballs
Illini coach Brad Underwood met with the media today and had plenty of interesting nuggets. We talk with our guy Kyle Tausk from Illini Inquirer about...
10/02/25 Hour 2: Ravi Lulla of Hurrdat Sports Talks Big Ten Football; "Etched in Stone" Bets; Cubs chase Darvish
Our guy Ravi Lulla from Hurrdat Sports takes us around the Big Ten slate of football for this weekend.
WE NEED SOME MONEY! Check out this week'...
10/02/25 Hour 1: Bret Bielema Press Conference Ahead of Purdue; Cubs vs Padres Game 3; Kurtis' Curveballs
Illini head coach Bret Bielema talked to the press today ahead of the Illini's showdown with Purdue. Coach B got emotional talking about a couple of h...
10/01/25 Hour 2: Kurtis' CURVEBALLS; Breaking Big Ten News; Tristan Thomas previews the local high school games; Spooky Season is here!
What are the least respected professions in the United States? Find out with today's edition of "Kurtis' Curveballs."
Breaking Big Ten news that...
10/01/25 Hour 1: Illini vs Purdue w/ Jimmy Sobeski; Cubs & MLB Playoffs; Barry Lunney's next coaching job
We want the cannon!
It's Illinois vs Purdue week and Jimmy Sobeski joins the show to give us the Boilermakers perspective of the game. Is this a...
09/30/25 Hour 2: Illini vs Purdue preview; Altmyer & DeVito; The Debut of "Kurtis' Curveballs," and our WORST sports injuries
The Illini open as 9.5 point favorites against Purdue this weekend. We look at a few more numbers and compare Altmyer vs DeVito.
Plus, the debu...
09/30/25 Hour 1: Bret Bielema Interview; Cardinals say goodbye to Mo & hello to Chaim; Cubs vs Padres
Illini football head coach Bret Bielema joined ESPN 93.5 today to talk about the huge win over USC, Purdue this weekend, and plenty more!
Plus,...
09/29/25 Hour 2: Da Bears Block Out the Raiders; Cubs Sweep Cardinals; MLB Postseason Predictions
The Bears snuck out a W against the Raiders in Vegas in an ugly game. Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson go into the bye at 2-2 before a Monday Night show...
09/29/25 Hour 1: The J Leman Hour; Illini Defeat USC on Homecoming!
It wasn't a dream! David Olano kicked the game winner on Saturday and The great J Leman joins us to break down the Illini's historic victory over the...
09/25/25 The Drive Live From Pia's in Champaign!
We kicked off the Illini homecoming festivities at Pia's in Champaign! Big thanks to Illini great Kevin Mitchell for stopping by and to the whole crew...
09/24/25 Hour 2: Robert Rosenthal in-studio; Tristan Thomas w/ a Friday Football Fever Preview; Your Texts
The man behind IlliniBoard.com Robert Rosenthal joins us in-studio to talk about Illinois vs USC, his awful experience in Bloomington during the India...
09/24/25 Hour 1: Countdown to Illini vs USC; Big Ten Weekend Games; Caleb Williams Offensive Player of the Week
We're one day closer to Homecoming for the Illini. We'll dive into the latest roster news for both teams.
Plus a breakdown of the other Big Ten...
09/23/25 Hour 2: MLB postseason picture for Cubs, Cardinals, and Reds; MLB Robot Umpires; Illini vs USC
We dive into the MLB postseason picture. Find out why Evan hopes the Reds get to the World Series!
Plus, MLB has approved "robot umpires" for ne...
09/23/25 Hour 1: Illini OL Coach Bart Miller addresses media; Dan Wetzel's article; Cubs concerns?
Illinois O-Line coach Bart Miller addressed the media today. What are his concerns going forward and what does he hope to accomplish against USC?
09/22/25 Hour 2: Illini fans reactions on the text line; Bears beat the Cowboys; Bruce Pearl announces his retirement
Kurtis and Evan go through your Illini texts at 217-359-2255.
Plus, the Bears beat the Cowboys on a wild NFL Sunday.
And Bruce Pearl annou...
09/22/25 Hour 1: The J Leman Hour; J's reaction to Illinois' 63-10 loss against Indiana
Saturday night was a rough one for Illini football and fans. Is it time to push the panic button? J Leman says no way!
J breaks down Saturday ni...
09/19/25 Hour 2: Kyle Tausk talks Illini basketball schedule & Cubs playoffs; Illini vs IU score predictions; Friday Toasts
The great Kyle Tausk from Illini Inquirer is back with us! Kyle breaks down the men's basketball schedule and also talks Cubs postseason baseball.
09/19/25 Hour 1: Illinois vs Indiana preview with Nick Rodecap from The Hoosier Network
Game Day is almost here and we're ready! Illinois vs Indiana kicks off tomorrow night in Bloomington on NBC. We're talking Nick Rodecap from The Hoosi...
09/18/25 Hour 2: Mike Schumann from The Daily Hoosier talks Illinois vs Indiana; Etched in Stone Bets for the weekend
Mike Schumann is the founder of The Daily Hoosier and has been covering Indiana football since 1995. He joins us to talk about Saturday's primetime ga...
09/18/25 Hour 1: Illini's Xavier Scott doubtful vs Indiana; Illini Basketball's Big Ten Schedule, Ravi Lulla talks Big Ten Football
Breaking News: Xavier Scott is doubtful for Saturday night against Indiana. What will this mean for the Illini defense and how will they adjust?
09/17/25 Hour 2: The Wall Street Journal's Rachel Bachman talks Illini Mom's Practice; Ben Johnson's Bears press conference, and our reactions
The Wall Street Journal's senior sportswriter Rachel Bachman joins us to talk about her article on the Illini's Moms' Practice. It's a great a convers...
09/17/25 Hour 1: WCIA's Tristan Thomas in-studio to preview Illinois vs Indiana and the local high school games
WCIA 3's Tristan Thomas will be all over Central Illinois on Friday for "Friday Football Fever" and then head to Bloomington on Saturday for the Illin...
09/16/25 Hour 2: Illini tix for Homecoming, Illini basketball nugget, and weird ways we've hurt ourselves
The Illini have a clean bill of health ahead of their game with Indiana on Saturday, but the same can't be said for The Drive.
Plus, some nugge...
09/16/25 Hour 1: Curt Cignetti's Presser, Illini LG Josh Gesky, and Jeremiah Cox talks Cardinals
Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti had his press conference today ahead of Saturday's game against the Illini. He seemed a little...tense.
Illini...
09/15/25 Hour 2: Where do the Bears go from here? Kurtis & Evan debate what's next.
The Bears were crushed by the Lions in Ben Johnson's return to Ford Field. Is the season over already? Kurtis and Evan debate what's next as the Bears...
09/15/25 Hour 1: The J Leman Hour; Illini's win over WMU and upcoming Indiana game
The great J Leman is in the studio for the first hour! We're discussing the Illini's dominant win over Western Michigan, and what to watch for against...
09/12/25 Hour 2: Patrick Sojka talks Illini Gameday Experience and our Friday Toasts!
Patrick Sojka is the Senior Associate Athletics Director for the Illini and is behind your Gameday Experience. We talk about what fans can expect for...