# Moorhead's future Gophers put on a show

> Four Minnesota commits turned a home opener into a 42-26 statement at Jim Gotta Stadium.
- Title: Moorhead's future Gophers put on a show · Valleynewslive
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/09/12/spuds-open-jim-gotta-stadium-with-win
- Published: 2026-09-12T03:56:09.713+00:00
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- Topics: high school football, moorhead, minnesota gophers, recruiting, military appreciation, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Moorhead's home opener doubled as a preview of the Gophers' next recruiting class, with four commits scoring or setting up scores.