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Life in the Red

by Lincoln Journal Star

Coverage of Nebraska football and more from the Lincoln Journal Star.

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Episodes

  1. It's almost time for Madness: Seeding for Nebraska men, will women make cut?

    It's almost time for one of the great sports months of the year. The Nebraska men are in, but on what seed line? The Husker women, meanwhile, are playing on the bubble.

  2. Tough losses hit Husker hoops, Nebraska softball and baseball off to hot starts

    The latest episode takes a trip around Husker athletics, from the start of football spring camp to softball's hot start.

  3. Crunch time for Husker hoops, Nebraska softball’s opening weekend

    The end of the regular season is in sight, and both Nebraska basketball teams seek strong finishes.

  4. Nebraska basketball’s first losses, Husker softball season preview

    The high-flying Husker basketball team is suddenly on a losing streak, and Nebraska softball team with WCWS aspirations is set to open play.

  5. How long will Nebraska basketball remain undefeated?

    The Huskers have achieved their highest-ever ranking and are one of three teams in the sport without a loss. How long does this run last?

  6. Breaking down Nebraska’s transfer portal pickups, Husker Hoops’ undefeated run

    A look at the transfer names you should know joining the Husker football team, and more on the basketball team's undefeated run.

  7. A stunning end for Nebraska volleyball. How did it happen?

    Credit the Huskers, who looked like they were on the way to a 3-0 loss before gutting out the fourth set. Still, a perfect season ended in gut-punch fashion.

  8. Dylan Raiola's transfer decision answers Nebraska's biggest question

    Matt Rhule always favored a running quarterback, which Dylan Raiola isn't. Is that why Raiola is on the way out?

  9. Nebraska football staff changes, basketball wins, volleyball Sweet 16

    Change is in the air for the Husker football team, neither NU basketball team has lost yet and the volleyball squad gears up for the Sweet 16.

  10. Why has Iowa had Nebraska’s number in recent years?

    Iowa has beaten Nebraska nine of 10 times dating back to 2015. The Life in the Red crew gets to the root of that unfathomable stretch.

  11. Does Nebraska deserve to be an underdog at Penn State?

    Nebraska's facing its biggest spread of the season -- against a four-win team. What gives? Also, more on Dayton Raiola's decommitment.

  12. Nebraska forges ahead without Dylan Raiola. Plus, a hoops preview

    What will Nebraska football look like without Dylan Raiola under center? Plus, it's time to talk hoops!

  13. Sizing up Nebraska's chances in blackout game vs. USC

    USC is favored by roughly a touchdown ahead of a highly anticipated showdown at Memorial Stadium. Can the Huskers pull the upset?

  14. Friday Night Lights: Can Nebraska win 2 road games in a row?

    Nebraska is headed to Minnesota to try and beat the Golden Gophers for the first time since 2018. Luke Mullin and Amie Just have the full game preview.

  15. Can Nebraska football keep rolling at Maryland?

    Nebraska football hits the road after a wild win over Michigan State — with blocked punts, quarterback bruises and a defense finding its edge

  16. Sorting Nebraska’s Big Ten Spot: Tier Talk After the Bye

    Nebraska’s off week is the perfect time to stack the Big Ten into tiers — from the elites to the bottom dwellers. The big question: where do the Huskers truly belong?

  17. The hard questions facing Nebraska football after its loss to Michigan

    Nebraska's first loss of the season -- a 30-27 defeat vs. Michigan -- exposed some of the Huskers' weaknesses. Luke Mullin and Amie Just tackle the hard questions.

  18. Who can challenge No. 1 Nebraska volleyball in Big Ten play?

    Nebraska volleyball tested itself with a challenging nonconference schedule -- and came out 10-0. Which Big Ten teams can give the Huskers a push?

  19. Can Nebraska football stop run, beat Michigan in national TV showdown?

    If the Huskers are going to beat Michigan on Saturday, it starts with slowing down the Wolverines' rushing attack. Are the Blackshirts up to the task?

  20. What did Nebraska prove in its blowout win vs. Akron?

    Plus: Predictions for the Houston Christian game, Husker volleyball's hot start and more.

  21. What did we learn about Nebraska football in Week 1?

    The importance of the Huskers winning a one-score game, NU volleyball's perfect start and more in the latest episode.

  22. Is Nebraska the best team in college volleyball?

    Dani Busboom Kelly's first Husker volleyball team is No. 1 in the preseason polls. As the season goes on, will it still be Nebraska on top?

  23. What's a Nebraska football season without predictions? Here's ours

    With two full weeks of fall camp in the books, The Life in the Red crew gives their season predictions for the Huskers in 2025.

  24. Taking stock of Nebraska football’s roster as Huskers open training camp

    It’s Year 3 under Matt Rhule. What’s the atmosphere around the Huskers? That's one question the Life in the Red crew tackles.

  25. Nebraska Football To-Do List; Bahl Leads Softball Into Postseason

    Here are the Husker football questions we need answered by August, and a look at what we're watching as Nebraska softball begins its postseason push.

  26. Nebraska basketball gets busy in transfer portal after Crown win

    Fred Hoiberg and the Huskers have been busy building next season's squad. Plus, football talk and a look at the surging softball team.

  27. Why is the transfer portal open during the NCAA Tournament?

    Coaches are split recruiting and preparing for their postseason games, including Fred Hoiberg ahead of the Crown event. Is there a different way?

  28. Alexis Markowski wants a Sweet 16 run. Can Nebraska do it?

    Alexis Markowksi's goal for Nebraska is reaching the Sweet 16, which will require two wins in Fort Worth, Texas. Can the Huskers do it?

  29. Setting up the next few weeks for Nebraska's basketball teams

    Life in the ... Bubble? Here's Luke Mullin and Amie Just on the stretch run leading up to Selection Sunday for the Husker men and women.

  30. John Cook's legacy, and Nebraska volleyball's expectations under Busboom Kelly

    Luke Mullin and Brent Wagner talk John Cook's retirement and expectations ahead for Dani Busboom Kelly.

  31. Diagnosing what's went wrong during Nebraska basketball's 6-game skid

    The Nebraska men's basketball team has lost six games in a row. Amie Just and Luke Mullin dissect what's going wrong for Fred Hoiberg's team.

  32. Nebraska's transfer portal haul, Husker men's basketball's road woes

    Amie Just and Luke Mullin weigh in on five different Husker sports, from football to wrestling, in the latest "Life in the Red" podcast.

  33. 7-6 feels a lot different than 6-7 for Matt Rhule, Nebraska football in 2024

    Luke Mullin and Amie Just on the importance of Nebraska's bowl game win, Husker volleyball's season and hoops talk.

  34. Will Nebraska volleyball win the national championship?

    The Huskers are headed back to the Final Four for the third time in four seasons. Amie Just, Luke Mullin and Brent Wagner are back to discuss if title No. 6 is in the cards.

  35. Nebraska volleyball's Final Four chances, Pinstripe Bowl looming

    Will we see Nebraska vs. Wisconsin volleyball for a trip to the Final Four? We're talking volleyball, football, basketball and plenty more.

  36. The remarkability of Nebraska volleyball's 19-1 record in Big Ten play; previewing NCAA Tournament

    Who will win the national championship? Amie Just, Luke Mullin and Brent Wagner are back to discuss what's ahead for Nebraska volleyball in this season's NCAA Tournament run.

  37. Handshake debacle, signing day, NCAA volleyball

    It's a busy week around Nebraska Athletics. Amie Just and Luke Mullin break it all down in the latest "Life in the Red" podcast.

  38. Previewing pivotal week for several Nebraska sports teams

    A game-changing week ahead for Nebraska teams. Amie Just and Luke Mullin break it down in the latest "Life in the Red" episode.

  39. How different will the Nebraska offense look against USC?

    Matt Rhule shook up Nebraska football's offense this week with a new offensive coordinator ahead of the USC game. How different will the Huskers look?

  40. Why Nebraska feels like a team suffering from an existential crisis

    As criticism mounts, Matt Rhule is considering "everything." Nine games into a season, that feels sort of like an existential crisis, doesn't it?

  41. NU volleyball to face Wisconsin, and will Huskers play at PBA?

    Nebraska remains No. 2 in AVCA rankings behind Pittsburgh, and it’ll be No. 2 Nebraska against No. 7 Wisconsin in the marquee match of the week. Listen to this volleyball edition of the Life in the Red podcast with Luke Mullin, Amie Just and Brent Wagner.

  42. Big Ten's officiating debacle, and will Nebraska clinch bowl game?

    The two storylines from Nebraska's loss to Ohio State were screen passes and game officials. Which Husker team shows up Saturday vs. UCLA?

  43. What went wrong for Nebraska football at Indiana?

    Should Dylan Raiola have stayed in the Indiana game that long? And what is Nebraska’s offensive identity right now? Journal Star's Amie Just and Luke Mullin discuss Nebraska football's loss at Indiana and looking ahead to this Saturday's game at Ohio State in this week's Life in the Red podcast.

  44. Is NU's Raiola or IU's Rourke having the better season?

    Journal Star's Amie Just and Luke Mullin discuss Nebraska football's upcoming game at Indiana in this week's Life in the Red podcast.

  45. What we've learned during Nebraska volleyball's winning streak

    Luke Mullin, Amie Just and Brent Wagner are back with the latest volleyball edition of the Life in the Red podcast.

  46. Nebraska football’s MVPs, midseason review and season predictions

    Journal Star's Amie Just and Luke Mullin evaluate Nebraska football’s season at the midway point and predict what comes next.

  47. Which Nebraska position group has been most consistent?

    Check out the latest episode of the Life in the Red Podcast with the Journal Star's Amie Just and Luke Mullin.

  48. Nebraska football's first Big Ten test has arrived. Are the Huskers ready?

    The Huskers have cruised to three wins to start their season, but the Big Ten is a different beast. Will NU knock off the Illini on Friday?

  49. Nebraska volleyball's Creighton win; upcoming Stanford match

    We're still buzzing from Tuesday's volleyball match between Nebraska and Creighton. We break that down, and look ahead.

  50. Matt Rhule's Year 2 improvements; previewing Northern Iowa game

    Check out the latest episode of the Life in the Red Podcast with the Journal Star's Amie Just and Luke Mullin.

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