The Bluejays finished 14-6 in Big East play, advanced to the Big East title game, and won a game in the NCAA Tournament. Now, Creighton aims to take another step forward in 2025-26.
The non-conference slate features several marquee matchups but remains manageable overall, with a few challenging roadblocks mixed in. Here’s a breakdown of the 2025-26 Creighton Bluejays non-conference schedule:
Wednesday, November 5 vs. South Dakota
Creighton opens the season at home inside the CHI Health Center Omaha. South Dakota will be an early test for the Bluejays, but McDermott’s squad should handle business comfortably against the Coyotes.
Tuesday, November 11 at Gonzaga (Spokane, WA)
The Bluejays hit the road for one of their toughest tests of the season, a trip to Spokane to face Mark Few’s Gonzaga Bulldogs, one of the nation’s premier programs. While it’s not a true home game for Gonzaga, expect a hostile, pro-Bulldogs crowd. This will mark the 12th all-time meeting, with Creighton holding a narrow 6-5 series edge.
Friday, November 14 vs. Maryland Eastern Shore
Creighton returns home for a pair of games, beginning with Maryland Eastern Shore. This matchup should serve as another tune-up opportunity for the Bluejays before the schedule intensifies.
Wednesday, November 19 vs. North Dakota
After facing South Dakota to start the season, the Bluejays will now meet their northern neighbor. North Dakota visits Omaha right before the Thanksgiving break.
Monday, November 24 vs. Baylor (Las Vegas, NV)
The Bluejays head to Las Vegas to take on Scott Drew’s Baylor Bears, marking a rematch of their 2023 NCAA Tournament meeting, which Creighton won 85-76. The Bluejays also hold a 4-2 lead in the all-time series.
Tuesday, November 25 vs. Iowa State (Las Vegas, NV)
Creighton’s second straight game in Vegas comes against a familiar foe in Iowa State. The former Big 12 rivals have squared off 32 times, though not since December 2021, when the Cyclones earned a six-point win.
Tuesday, December 2 vs. Nicholls
Back home after the Vegas trip, Creighton welcomes Nicholls. This home matchup provides a good opportunity to reset before a key rivalry game the following weekend.
Sunday, December 7 at Nebraska
The in-state rivalry resumes in Lincoln as the Bluejays battle the Cornhuskers for Nebraska bragging rights. The Cornhuskers won last year’s meeting by nine points, but Creighton still leads the all-time series 30-28.
Saturday, December 13 vs. Kansas State
A third Big 12 opponent awaits when Kansas State visits Omaha. The series between these programs is dead even at 8-8 all-time, with the Wildcats taking the most recent matchup in 2018 by 10 points.
Monday, December 22 vs. Utah Tech
Creighton wraps up its non-conference slate just before Christmas with a home date against Utah Tech. The Trailblazers will look to make things interesting, but the Bluejays should have little trouble closing out the calendar year with a win.
Blue Jays ready to compete
That’s a wrap on the 2025-26 Creighton Bluejays non-conference schedule. The slate features a balance of winnable home games and high-quality matchups against Gonzaga, Baylor, and Iowa State. With McDermott’s experienced roster and strong home-court advantage, Creighton is well-positioned to make national noise before Big East play begins.