The annual in-state showdown between the two I-80 based teams is reportedly being lumped in as part of the annual Gavitt Tipoff Games this upcoming season. The Nebraska Cornhuskers will host the Creighton Bluejays in Lincoln as part of the series.
NEWS: Matchups for the 2021 Gavitt Games have been set, according to sources.
Ohio State at Xavier
Illinois at Marquette
Seton Hall at Michigan
St. John's at Indiana
Rutgers at DePaul
Creighton at Nebraska
Michigan State at Butler
Providence at Wisconsinhttps://t.co/lGBi3Inbci— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) June 24, 2021The news is a bit surprising as Nebraska had already fulfilled its obligation as part of the Big Ten to participate in the Gavitt Tipoff Games series during the current contract.