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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