Minnesota and Creighton will meet Friday night in Omaha for one of the more intriguing college basketball exhibitions on the preseason schedule. The Golden Gophers and Bluejays are both coming off victories in their first exhibitions, giving fans an opportunity to watch two programs looking to build momentum before the 2026-27 regular season begins.

Minnesota defeated Omaha 72-52 in its exhibition opener, while Creighton delivered an impressive 83-80 victory at Iowa State. The Bluejays’ performance was particularly encouraging because it came against a Big 12 opponent on the road.

Friday also offers an interesting historical storyline. The programs haven’t met in regular-season competition since 1996, and Creighton holds a 7-3 advantage in their recognized all-time series.

The matchup will take place at CHI Health Center Omaha, where Creighton will have the advantage of playing in front of its home fans. Best of all for fans unable to attend, the exhibition will be available through a free YouTube stream.

Early test 〽️
Exhibition vs. Creighton tonight at 7:30 p.m. CT.
📺: https://t.co/sjXzFN9Zz9#TeamTogetherpic.twitter.com/UnHZb11AQM

— Minnesota Men’s Basketball (@GopherMBB) October 23, 2026

How to Watch Minnesota Golden Gophers at Creighton Bluejays

Date: Friday, October 23, 2026

Time: 8:30 p.m. ET

Location: CHI Health Center Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska

TV Channel: No traditional television broadcast announced

Live Stream:Free on YouTube through Creighton Athletics

Radio: KOZN 1620 AM

Game: Men’s college basketball exhibition

Creighton is providing a free YouTube broadcast of Friday’s exhibition, with John Bishop and Jeff Vanderloo scheduled to call the game.

Minnesota Looking to Build on Exhibition Victory

The Golden Gophers opened preseason play with a convincing 20-point victory over Omaha. Malick Kordel led Minnesota with 13 points, while Bobby Durkin added 11 and Jaylen Crocker-Johnson finished with 10.

The balanced scoring performance provided an encouraging starting point for Minnesota as the team continues preparing for the regular season. Friday will present a more difficult challenge against a Creighton team that has already demonstrated its ability to compete with a Big 12 opponent.

Minnesota will be looking for another strong defensive performance while continuing to develop chemistry throughout its rotation.

Creighton Coming Off Impressive Iowa State Win

The Bluejays defeated Iowa State 83-80 in Ames, an encouraging result for a program preparing for another challenging Big East season. According to Creighton’s official game notes, the Bluejays trailed for only 26 seconds during the exhibition.

Creighton returns three starters and six lettermen from a team that finished 16-18 last season and reached the semifinals of the College Basketball Crown.

Friday’s exhibition will also include several activities for fans attending the game, including a season poster giveaway.

Both teams are preparing for the regular season, and Friday offers one final opportunity to evaluate their lineups against quality competition.

Related: How To Watch UConn vs. Michigan State: Start Time, Live Stream For College Basketball Exhibition

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This story was originally published by Athlon on Oct 24, 2026, where it first appeared in the College Basketball section. Add Athlon as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

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