09/18/26 Hour 1: Brad Sturdy Previews Illinois vs SIU & Breaks Down the Illini Basketball Schedule; Tristan Thomas Previews Friday Night High School Football
Brad Sturdy from Illini Guys joins The Drive to preview Illinois vs. Southern Illinois and break down the newly released 2026-27 Illini men's basketball schedule. The Illini enter Saturday's matchup with SIU looking to bounce back from the close loss to Duke, while the basketball schedule features several major Big Ten tests. Plus, Tristan Thomas joins the show to preview Friday night's high school football action across Central Illinois, including the games, players and storylines to watch. Follow The Drive on X, Instagram, and Facebook.
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