Nick, Hudson, and Eric break down a tough night in the Queen City as the Cincinnati Bearcats suffer a brutal loss to Xavier in the Crosstown Shootout. The guys discuss what went wrong, where Wes Miller and the UC basketball program go from here, and what the Bearcats must fix before their next matchup against Georgia.

They also shift to football, previewing Cincinnati’s Liberty Bowl appearance, reviewing key transfer portal moves, analyzing opt-outs, and evaluating the Bearcats’ roster outlook for next season.

Plus, the crew plays and answers viewer voicemails, giving fans a chance to sound off on the Crosstown Shootout, UC football, and everything happening around Bearcats athletics. From hard basketball questions to big football decisions, this episode covers everything happening across the UC landscape with insight, reaction, and nonstop conversation.

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The full Chatterbox Bearcats crew — Chuck Walter, Hudson Klauke, Nick Niehause, and Eric Lilly — delivered instant reaction live from Martino’s on Vine after Cincinnati’s tough Crosstown Shootout loss to Xavier. They break down the Bearcats’ ongoing search for a true No. 1 scorer, how Tre Carroll lit up UC, whether KenPom’s rankings can be trusted, and if Cincinnati is slipping toward the bottom tier of the Big 12. The vibes may have been low, but the drinks were cold and the conversation was lively at Martino’s.

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Xavier basketball insider Paul Fritschner joins the Chatterbox Bearcats crew for a full Crosstown Shootout preview. Paul breaks down the Musketeers’ remarkable turnaround after a rough start, the key matchups and adjustments both teams need to win, and what makes this rivalry one of the best in college basketball. Plenty of insight, strategy, and storylines packed into one episode.

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Nick Niehaus and Eric Lilly dive into all things Crosstown Shootout — breaking down Xavier’s roster, their perimeter firepower, and how the matchup shapes Cincinnati’s path forward. They examine the Bearcats’ recent struggles, what needs to change, and the stakes heading into rivalry week. Plus, the guys wrap up with a look at the ongoing decline of the Bearcats football program and how it reached this point.

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Nick and Hudson break down Cincinnati’s 76–58 win over Tarleton State — a game that felt far sloppier than the final score suggests. They dive into the Bearcats’ effort, the recent stretch of underwhelming play, and what needs to change heading into a massive showdown with Xavier. With a 10-game losing streak at the Cintas Center on the line, the Bearcats have a chance to flip the script in the Crosstown Shootout.

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The Cincinnati Bearcats magical season went to hell in November, losing every game and finishing the season at 7-5. Chuck breaks down what went wrong and what's next for the University of Cincinnati football program.

The Cincinnati Bearcats were defeated by Eastern Michigan, arguably the worst home loss this millennium. Chuck explains why Wes Miller isn't working out and the time to make a change was yesterday.

Nick Niehaus and Eric Lilly break down the Cincinnati Bearcats’ frustrating loss to BYU and examine yet another late-season November collapse under Scott Satterfield. They dive into what’s gone wrong, who deserves the blame, and how UC can get things back on track.

The guys then preview Saturday’s matchup against the TCU Horned Frogs as the Bearcats try to snap a three-game losing streak and finish the season strong. They cover the key matchups, important keys to the game, and give their predictions for UC vs. TCU.

Nick and Eric also shift to Bearcats basketball, recapping the win over NJIT and highlighting standout performances—especially the impressive showing from Shon Abaev. They also look ahead at the upcoming schedule, including next week’s Crosstown Shootout at Xavier.

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Houdini and Lilly break down the Cats win over NJIT.

Hudson and Chuck break down the Cincinnati Bearcats’ 26-14 loss to the BYU Cougars, a defeat that officially knocks UC out of Big 12 Championship contention. They dive into the Bearcats’ sloppy execution, costly mistakes, and the missed opportunities that defined the game. With Cincinnati dropping its third straight, the guys tackle the big question on fans’ minds: Is this the ceiling under Scott Satterfield? Hudson and Chuck discuss Satterfield’s future, the direction of the program, and what needs to change for the Bearcats to get back on track. Tune in for in-depth analysis, honest conversation, and a clear look at where UC football goes from here.

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