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.
May 09, 2025•26 min
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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.
Apr 12, 2025•29 min
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?
Mar 28, 2025•26 min
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?
Mar 19, 2025•25 min
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.
Feb 28, 2025•22 min
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.
Feb 12, 2025•23 min
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.
Jan 30, 2025•30 min
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.
Jan 16, 2025•32 min
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.
Jan 03, 2025•23 min
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.
Dec 17, 2024•15 min
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.
Dec 12, 2024•34 min
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.
Dec 06, 2024•19 min
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.
Dec 04, 2024•46 min
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.
Nov 21, 2024•35 min
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?
Nov 13, 2024•32 min
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?
Nov 06, 2024•30 min
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.
Oct 31, 2024•14 min
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?
Oct 30, 2024•28 min
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.
Oct 23, 2024•26 min
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.
Oct 16, 2024•26 min
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.
Oct 11, 2024•14 min
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.
Oct 10, 2024•31 min
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.
Oct 02, 2024•26 min
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?
Sep 19, 2024•30 min
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.
Sep 12, 2024•17 min
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.
Sep 11, 2024•27 min
Nebraska will beat Colorado on Saturday. ... Right?
It's Colorado week here in Lincoln, and Nebraska football is favored by a touchdown. Surely, the Huskers win, right?
Sep 05, 2024•34 min
7 wins? 8? Let's put a number on Nebraska football wins in 2024
Luke Mullin and Amie Just are ready to project a win total for the Huskers in 2024. Plus, volleyball and soccer talk.
Aug 29, 2024•29 min
Plotting out a depth chart for Nebraska's defense in 2024
Last week, Amie Just and Luke Mullin gave their picks for the offense. This week, it's time for a depth chart on defense.
Aug 21, 2024•33 min•Ep. 3
Plotting out a depth chart for the Nebraska offense, starting with Dylan Raiola at QB
It's depth chart season, and we start on offense. Luke Mullin and Amie Just agree Dylan Raiola is QB1. What about the other 10 spots?
Aug 15, 2024•35 min
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