The balance of power has officially shifted. On this episode of Crosswalk, we react to a historic weekend where The Bears beat the Packers in a classic and the SEC was shut out of the National Championship.First, we break down the College Football Playoff Semifinals. Indiana destroys Oregon (56-22) and Miami survives Ole Miss (31-27), setting up a "New Era" Natty. We debate: Is the SEC taking a dip, and is NIL to blame?Then, we recap a wild NFL Wild Card Weekend, including the Bears exorcising their demons, the Patriots' defensive masterclass, and previews for tonight's Texans/Steelers clash. We ask: Is QB the most important position in sports?Finally, we look into the future with our UFC 2026 Hot Takes. We each bring 3 bold predictions for the octagon—who becomes a double champ, and who falls off?#CFBPlayoff #IndianaFootball #Bears #CalebWilliams #UFC2026 #UFC #NFLPlayoffs #Crosswalk

The NFL regular season is over, and the chopping block is out. On this episode of Crosswalk, we break down the fallout from Black Monday: Kevin Stefanski is out in Cleveland, the Falcons clean house, and Pete Carroll exits Seattle. Which opening is the most attractive for the next big coach?

Then, we dive into the controversy surrounding the Sack Record. Myles Garrett has technically broken the record, but Michael Strahan had some choice words on the broadcast: "It doesn't work." Is the legend protecting his legacy, or is the 17-game season unfair to history?

Plus, the NFL Playoff Bracket is officially set (featuring a massive Packers vs. Bears trilogy), and we react to the College Football Quarterfinals where Indiana shocked the world by routing Alabama.

Run of Show:

• [00:00] Intro: The Best #30 in Sports History?

• [04:30] Black Monday: Stefanski, Carroll & The Falcons

• [16:00] NFL Playoff Bracket: Packers/Bears & Chargers/Pats

• [28:00] The Sack Record: Is Strahan "Salty" about the 17-game season?

  
  

• [38:00] CFB Quarterfinals: Indiana dominates Alabama

  
  

• [48:00] The Final Four: Ole Miss vs. Miami & Oregon vs. Indiana

  
  

• [58:00] Transfer Portal Chaos: 3,700 Players looking for a home

  
  

• [1:08:00] UFC: Paramount App vs. Fight Pass

It might be one of the wildest week in sports this year We break down the shocking fall of Michigan Head Coach Sherrone Moore (arrested just hours after being fired) and the mysterious "extortion" case forcing Ilia Topuria to step away from the UFC.

Plus, the NFL landscape shifts as Patrick Mahomes and Micah Parsons suffer season-ending ACL tears. Is the Chiefs dynasty officially over?

In this episode:

• (02:54) UFC Recap: Manel Kape's KO & the Flyweight Title picture (Team Kape vs. Team Taira).

• (12:25) Ilia Topuria Scandal: Reacting to the "extortion" statement, rumors, and the new Interim Title fight (Paddy vs. Gaethje).

• (27:32) Michigan Meltdown: From National Champs to Handcuffs—breaking down the Sherrone Moore arrest and the "Plan B" delivery tip-off.

• (33:18) CFB Playoff Preview: Alabama vs. Oklahoma & Texas A&M vs. Miami predictions.

• (41:50) NFL "Black Sunday": Patrick Mahomes Tears ACL—is the Chiefs' run finished?

• (49:25) QB Debate: Caleb Williams vs. Trevor Lawrence—who would you rather start right now?

  
  

  
  

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In Episode 26 of Crosswalk, Jax and Cross break down a chaotic weekend of fights and football.

UFC 323 Fallout: Petr Yan puts on a masterclass to reclaim the title from Merab Dvalishvili—we analyze the adjustments and what a trilogy looks like. Plus, reaction to Joshua Van’s shock win over Pantoja, Peyton Talbot retiring Cejudo, and the violent end to the ESPN era.

NFL Chaos: Shedeur Sanders posts a historic rookie stat line (350+ yards, 4 TDs) only to be taken off the field for a gimmick play on the deciding 2-point conversion. Was it incompetence by Kevin Stefanski or active sabotage? We also discuss the Cowboys getting exposed by the Lions, the Chiefs dynasty fading, and the debate: Joe Burrow or Josh Allen to start a franchise?

College Football Controversy: The CFP bracket is set, but Notre Dame is refusing to play in a bowl game. We discuss whether the Irish are "pouting" and look at the strange inclusion of both Tulane and JMU in the playoff field.

Run of Show:

• UFC 323: Yan vs. Merab & Pantoja's Injury

• CFB: Bracket Reaction & Notre Dame Boycott

• Recruiting: How parents & NIL influence the "Living Room Pitch"

• NFL: Shedeur Sanders Benched? + Cowboys Fraud Check

• QB Debate: Burrow vs. Allen

Crosswalk — where fights, football, and fandom collide.

Welterweight CHAOS has erupted in the UFC — Morales’s KO, Leon’s crossroads after Prates cleans him out, Islam secures a second belt, and a division that feels more alive than ever. We break it all down in Episode 24 of Crosswalk.

Plus:

🏈 NFL Week Fallout

• Are the Panthers secretly the most entertaining team in football?

• Sam Darnold crashes back to earth.

• Broncos & Eagles winning ugly — does it matter?

• Jamar Chase did what??

• Is Cleveland sabotaging Shedeur?

🏟 College Football Storylines

• UNT ranked — can the dream continue?

• Bama falls to #10… fair or foul?

• Heisman frontrunners Ty Simpson & Fernando Mendoza looking shaky.

• Is Texas really “not ready”?

• Is A&M resilient… or exposed?

As always, join us in the chat — we want to hear YOUR takes.

In Episode 25 of Crosswalk, Jax and Cross break down a week of chaos across football and combat sports.

College Football Chaos: Lane Kiffin leaves Ole Miss for LSU "effective immediately"—was it a boss business move or a betrayal? We discuss the fallout and look at the College Football Playoff picture after a wild Rivalry Week that saw Texas, Ohio State, and Alabama handle business while the bubble teams crumbled.

UFC Booking Controversy: Is the meritocracy dead? We debate the decision to give Paddy Pimblett an interim title shot against Justin Gaethje and why Alexander Volkanovski is getting a rematch over rightful contenders. Plus, a preview of UFC 323—do the challengers have any path to victory?

NFL Reality Checks: The Dallas Cowboys are on a 3-game win streak, beating both Super Bowl favorites (Chiefs and Eagles). Are they officially the team to beat in the NFC? Plus, we look at the stumbling Detroit Lions and the surging Houston Texans.

Crosswalk — where fights, football, and fandom collide.

This week on Crosswalk, Jax and Cross break down the chaos across every corner of the sports world.

In the UFC, a betting scandal surrounding Isaac Dulgarian has the FBI involved and sportsbooks refunding bets—has the promotion finally lost control? We also talk eye-poke controversies and Steve Garcia’s rise in the featherweight division.

In the NFL, the Commanders leave Jaden Daniels in during a blowout, the Chiefs, Lions, and Colts all take losses, and we ask the question: who would you rather take over—the Dolphins or the Jets?

College football brings more drama as Hugh Freeze is fired, Texas rolls past Vanderbilt, and next week’s key matchups start to shape the playoff picture.

And in the NBA, Ja Morant and the Grizzlies continue to struggle while Victor Wembanyama looks like an MVP in the making. We close with the latest standings in the Crosswalk NBA Record Draft.

In Episode 21 of Crosswalk, Jax and Cross unpack a wild weekend across the sports world.

• UFC 321 Fallout: Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane ends in a no contest — was it bad luck or did Aspinall quit? Plus, Mackenzie Dern finally captures gold and Islam Makhachev makes headlines again.

• NFL Chaos: The Cowboys fall apart while the Colts continue to surprise.

• College Football Shakeup: Texas sneaks up on Mississippi State, Alabama narrowly escapes South Carolina, and LSU moves on from Brian Kelly.

• NBA Update: Victor Wembanyama looks like an early MVP contender, Luka Dončić is already banged up, and the Mavericks look lost just weeks into the season.

The guys break down what it all means — from the Octagon to the gridiron to the hardwood — and debate who’s rising, who’s fading, and what’s next.