08/28/26 Hour 1: Carson Gourdie Previews Illinois Football & High School Week 2; Zac Braunagel Talks Headlining RAF Wrestling in Moscow; Random Illini Players of the Day

Hour 1 of The Drive gets you ready for another big football weekend in Central Illinois.

• Carson Gourdie joins the show to break down Bret Bielema's latest press conference ahead of Illinois' season opener against UAB and discuss what we're learning about the 2026 Fighting Illini.
• Carson also previews Week 2 of the high school football season, including the biggest storylines and matchups to watch around Central Illinois.
• Illini wrestling great Zac Braunagel calls in to talk about RAF Wrestling's trip to Moscow, his co-main event on the card, and more.
• Plus, it's time for another Random Illini Player of the Day, featuring another memorable name from Illinois football history.

Listen to the full first hour of The Drive for Illini football, Central Illinois high school football, wrestling and plenty more.