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Life in the Red

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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?

00:17:33
Oct 2, 2025 4:59 PM
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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.

00:18:38
Sep 24, 2025 10:2 PM
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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?

00:15:16
Sep 24, 2025 9:54 PM
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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?

00:24:21
Sep 18, 2025 4:16 AM
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What did Nebraska prove in its blowout win vs. Akron?

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

00:19:05
Sep 11, 2025 3:41 AM
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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.

00:26:58
Sep 3, 2025 10:1 PM
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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?

00:22:31
Aug 14, 2025 7:27 PM
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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.

00:24:40
Aug 14, 2025 7:25 PM
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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.

00:31:40
Aug 2, 2025 2:39 PM
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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.

00:23:40
May 9, 2025 6:13 PM
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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.

00:26:55
Apr 12, 2025 8:27 PM
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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?

00:24:01
Mar 28, 2025 6:15 PM
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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?

00:23:44
Mar 19, 2025 1:38 PM
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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.

00:20:38
Feb 28, 2025 2:7 AM
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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.

00:21:49
Feb 12, 2025 3:27 AM
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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.

00:28:00
Jan 30, 2025 4:25 AM
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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.

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Jan 16, 2025 7:5 PM
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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.

00:21:20
Jan 3, 2025 6:52 AM
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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.

00:13:38
Dec 17, 2024 9:19 PM
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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.

00:32:17
Dec 12, 2024 6:47 PM
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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.

00:17:45
Dec 6, 2024 7:45 AM
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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.

00:44:56
Dec 4, 2024 9:12 PM
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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.

00:33:02
Nov 21, 2024 1:21 AM
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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?

00:30:30
Nov 13, 2024 11:13 PM
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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?

00:28:42
Nov 6, 2024 8:17 PM
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