Story byPioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn.

Gophers football loses Utah recruit to Nebraska

Andy Greder, Pioneer PressSun, June 7, 2026 at 6:07 PM UTC·1 min read

Three-star defensive end Ma’atoe Moe changed his mind soon after he committed to the Gophers’ 2027 recruiting class last week.

The 6-foot-3, 240-pound edge rusher from Provo, Utah, announced last week he pledged to Minnesota during its first Summer Splash official visit weekend in late May. His social media post didn’t stay public for long, fueling speculation he wasn’t a solid commit to the U.

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On Sunday, Moe flipped to the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

“When in doubt, wear Red,” Moe posted on X.

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