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Life in the Red

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.

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.

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.

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.

PODCAST: 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.

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.

PODCAST: 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!

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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?

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.

Podcast: 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.

Podcast: 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 Markowski'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.

Podcast: 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.

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Just: Cale Jacobsen more than glue, Jacob Lanier's debut, nice uniform detail, curious mascot

Matt Rhule addresses Anthony Colandrea’s postgame media absence

Nebraska-Rutgers football game gets early kickoff on BTN

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Meet the fast risers on the Husker football team

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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.

Podcast: 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.

Podcast: 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.

Podcast: 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.

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