Life in the Red
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Coverage of Nebraska football and more from the Lincoln Journal Star.
Episodes
- It's almost time for Madness: Seeding for Nebraska men, will women make cut?
The Life in the Red podcast discusses the upcoming sports month, focusing on the Nebraska men's NCAA tournament seeding and the Nebraska women's team's uncertain tournament status.
- Tough losses hit Husker hoops, Nebraska softball and baseball off to hot starts
This episode of Life in the Red discusses recent Husker athletics news, including challenging basketball games, a strong start for Nebraska softball, and the baseball team's early successes. It also mentions the beginning of football sprin…
- Crunch time for Husker hoops, Nebraska softball’s opening weekend
The regular season is concluding for Nebraska basketball, and both the men's and women's teams are aiming for strong finishes. Nebraska softball is also starting its opening weekend.
- Nebraska basketball’s first losses, Husker softball season preview
Life in the Red discusses the Nebraska basketball team's current losing streak and previews the upcoming season for the Nebraska softball team, which has World Series aspirations.
- How long will Nebraska basketball remain undefeated?
Nebraska basketball has reached its highest ranking ever and is one of the few undefeated teams. The episode explores the potential duration of their current winning streak.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!
- 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?
- 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.
- 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
- 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?
- 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.
- 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?
- 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?
- What did Nebraska prove in its blowout win vs. Akron?
Plus: Predictions for the Houston Christian game, Husker volleyball's hot start and more.
- 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.
- 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?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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?
- 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?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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?
- 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?
- 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…
- 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?
- 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 Saturd…
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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?
- 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.
- 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.