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Moorhead's future Gophers put on a show
Four Minnesota commits turned a home opener into a 42-26 statement at Jim Gotta Stadium.
In brief
Four Minnesota commits turned a home opener into a 42-26 statement at Jim Gotta Stadium. Moorhead's home opener doubled as a preview of the Gophers' next recruiting class, with four commits scoring or setting up scores. Originally reported by Valleynewslive.
A stadium opener with weight
Moorhead christened Jim Gotta Stadium for the season against the Royals, pairing the home opener with Military Appreciation Night.
Parachutes onto midfield
Military personnel jumped into the stadium flying the flag and landed at midfield. Three Spuds alumni who served then presented the game ball.
“flying the red, white and blue as they landed right at midfield”
Eleven seconds to score
Senior Zak Walker, a Minnesota commit, took the opening kickoff straight up the field for a touchdown on the game's very first play.
Commit to commit
Quarterback Jett Feeney motioned David Mack across the formation and hit him in the flat. Mack broke two tackles and weaved in for a 14-7 lead.
The fourth Gopher pitches in
Tied at 14 early in the second quarter, running back Taye Reich ran a wheel route out of the backfield and caught the go-ahead touchdown.
42-26 and a preview
Moorhead's offense kept control the rest of the way for a statement win, and a look at what Gophers fans may be watching next fall.
What to remember
Moorhead's home opener doubled as a preview of the Gophers' next recruiting class, with four commits scoring or setting up scores.
