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The Drive with Kurtis Allen and Evan Stone airs weekdays 3-6pm on ESPN 93.5 in Champaign-Urbana!
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Rob Connolly of Finlete Sports joins the show to talk Cardinals baseball and explains how you can invest in a player's future MLB earnings. It's a fascinating conversation about the state of Sports Betting in 2026.
Isaac Ambrose from The Champaign Room surprises us with a call about the Illini vs. Michigan and the biggest matchups to watch.
We wrap it up with score predictions and our Friday Toasts! Cheers!
Kyle Tausk from Illini Inquirer previews Illinois vs. Michigan Wolverines and breaks down the keys for the Illini to get a big rivalry win. He also shares insight on his ongoing “rivalry” with Rapheal Davis and how it adds extra fun to Big Ten matchups.
Plus, we cover the latest Illini Headlines, including roster updates.
Rapheal Davis from Big Ten Network calls the show and addresses his recent Twitter spat with Illinois fans. Why did Rapheal take exception with a story written by our guy "The Great" Kyle Tausk from Illini Inquirer? Plus, will Rapheal be in town for Illinois vs Michigan on Friday night?
Orange Krush President Kale Rauman joined the show to talk about the atmosphere at State Farm Center and how the student section prepares for big games. He also shared what makes this rivalry so special from a fan perspective and how the energy can impact the team.
Plus, we wrapped things up with Draft Day, selecting the best “M” things of all time. Vote for the winner on our Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook page, or text 217-359-2255.
Brian Teague of Chicago State of Mind Sports calls in with an update on which Illinois players are making the biggest impressions at the NFL Combine and what it means for their draft stock. Can Gabe Jacas work his way into the First Round? What is Luke Altmyer doing that has impressed coaches? And how bout JC Davis' improvement from the Senior Bowl? Brian also discusses the Chicago Bears potential move to Arlington Heights.
Champaign Central head football coach Matt Leskis joined the show to discuss the latest IHSA football rule changes and how they could impact teams across the state.
Plus, we covered the day’s top Illini Headlines and what fans should be watching moving forward.
Carson Bounds from Orange and Blue News joins the show to preview the huge game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Michigan Wolverines on Friday night. Carson, a former member of the Orange Krush, talks about some of the criticisms the student section has faced this year. We also chat about Altmyer, Jacas, and Davis at the NFL Combine & plenty more.
We also discuss where the St. Louis Cardinals are landing in early season rankings and what to expect heading into the year. And we wrap things up with Etched in Stone and our best bets.
Dave Wischnowsky breaks down what went wrong in Illinois’ loss to the UCLA Bruins and what the team must clean up moving forward. He also previews a big matchup as the Illinois Fighting Illini get set to take on the Michigan Wolverines.
We hit the latest Illini Headlines, including roster updates and key storylines to watch.
Plus, Kurtis’ Curveballs brings the fun with some off-the-wall sports and pop culture questions.
Tristan Thomas from WCIA breaks down Illinois vs UCLA Bruins men's basketball and shares the highlights from the IHSA Wrestling State Finals. He highlights key matchups, postseason implications, and what to watch as the Illini continue their Big Ten push.
Kurtis then takes over Etched in Stone with his top picks and best bets. Plus, Cooper O’Kelly from The Champaign Room joins the show to fill in for Evan and discuss his biggest takeaways surrounding Illinois athletics.
Carson Gourdie from Fox Illinois and WICS breaks down what went wrong in Illinois’ loss to UCLA Bruins men's basketball, including late-game execution and defensive lapses. He also shares his biggest takeaways moving forward as the Illini look to regroup during the stretch run.
Plus, we run through today’s Illini Headlines with updates across basketball and baseball.
Kurtis wraps things up with some beer-related Curveballs.
PA announcer Tim Sinclair joins the show to reflect on his broadcasting career and share some of his favorite moments in Illini history.
Bob McCoppin of the Chicago Tribune breaks down the latest on the Chicago Bears and the possibility of a move to Indiana.
We also give our score predictions for Illinois vs. the Bruins and highlight the key matchups that could decide it. Plus, we wrap it up with another edition of Etched in Stone and our Friday Toasts.
Aaron Heisen of SoCal News Group and Fox Sports joins the show to preview the matchup and break down what to expect from both sides. He also discusses Mick Cronin and the recent apology that has been a major talking point around the program. We dive into key players, tempo, and the biggest matchups that could decide the game.
Plus, we wrap things up with today’s Illini Headlines and the latest news.
Bracket expert Brad Evans from The Athletic breaks down Illinois’ path to a potential National Championship and what the Illini need to do to make a deep March run. He discusses favorable matchups, key players, and the biggest obstacles standing in the way. The conversation also looks at how Illinois stacks up against other contenders across the country. Plus, we wrap up with Etched in Stone bets and the top picks heading into the weekend.
Illinois basketball delivered a dominant, record-setting performance in a blowout win over USC, showcasing one of its most impressive outings of the season. The Illini offense was firing on all cylinders while the defense locked down from start to finish.
Today’s Illini Headlines also cover key takeaways from the victory and what it means moving forward in the Big Ten race.
Plus, Chris Kwiecinski from Fox 32 Chicago joins the show to discuss the Chicago Bears and the latest on their potential move to Indiana.
WCIA 3's Tristan Thomas breaks down the matchup between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the USC Trojans, along with the biggest Illinois High School Association basketball headlines this week. He also discusses the new IHSA football rule changes and what they could mean for teams moving forward.
Evan's out for today, so Kurtis takes a crack at Etched in Stone. Plus, we reveal the winner of the Oscars-themed Tuesday Draft..
Brian Teague from Chicago State of Mind Sports previews the matchup between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the USC Trojans. He breaks down key storylines, players to watch, and what each team needs to do to come away with a win. We also get Brian's thoughts on Bret Bielema's new coaching staff and more.
We also run through today’s Illini Headlines, covering the latest news and notes from around Illinois athletics. Plus, why did Kurtis’ Curveballs involve billions of hotdogs?
Kyle Tausk from Illini Inquirer previews Illinois vs. USC and breaks down the biggest matchups to watch. We dive into what the Illini must do to control the tempo and come away with a statement win.
It’s also time for the Tuesday Draft and since the Illini went to Hollywood, so are we! We pick the best movies ever to win Best Picture at the Oscars.
Plus, we need money! Evan gives his bets to Etch in Stone.
Carson Gourdie from WICS and Fox Illinois breaks down the Illini matchup with the Trojans and what to expect on game day. Adam Bradford of Trojans Wire gives the USC perspective and key storylines heading into the showdown. We also discuss how the Trojans match up schematically against Illinois on both sides of the ball.
Plus, Jordan Thomas steps in as the new D-Line coach, rounding out Bret Bielema's 2026 staff.
Another award rolls in for Keaton Wagler, as his standout season continues to earn well-deserved recognition. What did he win now?
We also highlight Sarah Warren and her performance on the Olympic stage, representing Team USA with pride. Why did she tell her family to NOT wear Illini orange & blue?
Plus, Evan shares his latest picks in Etched in Stone as he looks to keep the hot streak going. And don’t miss our Tuesday Draft announcement, where we reveal this week’s topic and get the debate started.
Doug Bucshon of Orange and Blue News joins the show to break down Illinois’ win over Indiana Hoosiers and what it means moving forward. Doug also gives his insight on the latest Illinois Football coaching hires, including Tyrone Wheatley as Running Backs coach.
We also hit Today’s Illini Headlines with the latest news surrounding Illinois Fighting Illini athletics. Kurtis brings the fun with another edition of his Curveballs, featuring some wild and surprising stories from the Olympic Games. It’s a packed show with analysis, updates, and a few laughs along the way.
Sunny Verma from Locked On Illini joins the show to break down Illinois vs. Indiana and what’s at stake in the Big Ten race.
Samuel Akem is an All-American wide receiver and played for Bobby Hauck. He delivers a must-listen conversation about Hauck’s 3-3-5 defensive philosophy and what it could mean for the Illini. The X’s and O’s take center stage as we dive into scheme, toughness, and identity.
Plus, we wrap it up with our Friday Toasts to close out the week on a high note.
Ronnie Bradford and Roger Cooper are former Defensive Coordinators for Bobby Hauck and they're the latest additions to Bret Bielema’s staff. Bielema continues to reshape his new 3-3-5 defense.
On the hardwood, Nick Rodecap from WIUX-FM and The Hoosier Network breaks down Illinois vs. Indiana and what the matchup means in the Big Ten race. It’s a busy stretch in Champaign as both football and basketball storylines continue to build momentum.
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