The Creighton men’s basketball team returns to action on Saturday night when they take on Akron at the CenturyLink Center. For the Bluejays, this will be one of only two games all season on Saturday evening. The rest are in the afternoon.
The crowd should be large for the night out at the CLink. But we also know that many could be paying attention from afar or even in the Omaha metro. In case you aren’t one of the lucky 17,000-18,000 fans in the arena for the 7:00 p.m. central tip, here are the ways you can follow the game.
Creighton vs. Akron on TV:
The game will be shown live on FS2, Steve Physioc and former Bluejay Nick Bahe will be on the call.
(NOTE: if you’re outside Omaha, use the Fox Sports 1/2 channel finder guide to see where FS2 is on your TV carrier).
- In Omaha on Cox Communications = channel 216 (SD) 1216 (HD)
- In Omaha on CenturyLink Prism = channel 621 (SD) 1621 (HD)
- In Lincoln and surrounding areas on Time Warner Cable = channel 328
- Nationally on DirecTV = channel 618
- Nationally on Dish Network = channel 397
Creighton vs. Akron Online:
- For those with Fox Sports 2, on select systems (Cox, Time Warner, DirecTV, Xfinity, AT&T Uverse, Suddenlink, WOW, Midcontinent, Bright House, and Optimum among others) you can login and watch online on your computer.
- You can also download the Fox Sports Go app for your Android, Apple, Kindle Fire, or Windows Mobile device and stream the game. Separate services like Apple TV, Android TV, Xbox and Roku has the FSGo channel. New this season is the ability to Cast the game to your Google Home device.
- For those that have Fox Sports 2 from Cox Communications in Omaha, inside your home you can watch the game on the Cox Contour app on your Apple devices, Android devices and directly from your computer. The Apple app and Android app are available.
- For the Cord Cutters there are several options to get FS1 non-traditionally through these services:
- Sling TV
- Playstation Vue
- DirecTV Now (not available until Nov. 30)
- Keep up with the live stats of the game from Creighton. Get the live stats on your mobile device at GoCreightonStats.com.
- Follow the tweets of GoCreighton for score updates.
- Follow the tweets of White & Blue Review and reporter Matt DeMarinis for periodic updates during the game from the sidelines and from the stands. WBR photographers will be on hand for the game.
- Follow the tweets from the Creightonian staff for updates.
- Follow the tweets from Alex Sindelar who covers Creighton for Big East Coast Bias with his colorful takes.
- Follow the tweets of Jon Nyatawa from the Omaha World-Herald for insight during the game.
- Listen to the streaming audio of the broadcast by 1620 the Zone, the home of the Bluejays online on your computer.
- NEW this year–Listen to the streaming audio of the home games simulcast on 101.9 the Keg online on your computer.
- Listen to the streaming audio of the broadcast on your mobile device by getting the 1620 the Zone app available for Android and Apple products.
- For a different perspective of the game you can stream the Akron broadcast here and on the Tune-in App
- After the game, catch the postgame press conference live.
- Bluejay Banter will have live updates as well as a postgame show on 1620 the Zone after the game.
Creighton vs. Akron on the Radio/Audio:
Listening to the game:
Hop on to 1620 AM on your dial before the game at 1:30 p.m.. for Bluejay Shootaround.
- If you find yourself in the Omaha metro — you can pick up John Bishop’s play-by-play along with former Bluejay Brody Deren over the air on 1620 the Zone at 1620AM on your dial as well as 101.9 the Keg FM on your dial
- In the Akron, Ohio area, you can pick up the game on flagship station 1350 AM, WARF on your dial.
After the game, stay tuned after the 1620 the Zone postgame to catch Bluejay Banter and their “Overtime” postgame show. They will talk to Creighton coaches and others to get the latest on the Bluejays as well as take phone calls.
