# 07/27/26 Hour 1: Illinois Lands Historic Busey Bank Partnership, Alex Kyi From Armchair Illini Joins The Drive To Break It Down; & Evan Stone Returns After His Emergency Appendectomy

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Podcast: [The Drive on ESPN 93.5](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-drive-on-espn-93-5-477079)
Published: 2026-07-27T22:17:51+00:00
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Illinois Athletics announces a landmark partnership with Busey Bank, including one of the nation's largest jersey patch deals. Alex Kyi from Armchair Illini joins The Drive to break down what it means for the future of Illinois Athletics, how Illinois continues to position itself among the Big Ten's leaders in the new era of college athletics, and why this move could further strengthen the Fighting Illini's ability to compete in recruiting and revenue generation. Plus Evan Stone returns after an emergency appendectomy and Random Illini Football Players of the Day. Follow The Drive on X, Instagram, and Facebook.

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