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06/19/26 Hour 2: Ravi Lulla Breaks Down Big Ten Football Risers and Fallers, how Illini will fare; Team USA Beats Australia; Friday Toasts Close the Week
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- The Drive on ESPN 93.5
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- Jun 19, 2026
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- 3158
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Summary
Hour 2 featured a deep dive into the ever-changing Big Ten football landscape with Ravi Lulla of Hurrdat Sports. Ravi examined which conference programs made the biggest strides during the offseason, which contenders may have taken a step back, and where Illinois fits into the 2026 race. The conversation focused on roster development, transfer portal additions, coaching continuity, and the realistic expectations for Bret Bielema's Illini entering a season with heightened expectations. The guys also continued reacting to Team USA's impressive 2-0 World Cup victory over Australia. The Americans moved closer to advancing from Group D thanks to another strong defensive performance and timely scoring, creating plenty of optimism about the squad's chances moving forward in the tournament. Listeners got to know one of the show's biggest supporters during "Meet Listener Mark," before wrapping up the week with the always-popular Friday Toasts segment, celebrating accomplishments, memorable moments, and everything worth raising a glass to heading into the weekend. Follow The Drive on X, Instagram, and Facebook.