Gophers football loses Ma’atoe Moe to Nebraska after commitment

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 6:07 PM

Last updated Jun 7, 2026

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Three-star defensive end Ma’atoe Moe has decommitted from the Minnesota Gophers and pledged to the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Moe, a 6-foot-3, 240-pound player from Provo, Utah, initially committed to Minnesota during a summer official visit. His quick change of allegiance came this past Sunday, which has left Minnesota with 26 commitments for their 2027 recruiting class. The Gophers still have two edge players committed, Kelsey Rose Jr. and Roy Price.

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  • •Ma’atoe Moe initially committed to Gophers last week
  • •He switched to Nebraska after a brief commitment period
  • •Moe is a 6-foot-3, 240-pound defensive end
  • •Minnesota now has 26 commitments in 2027 class
  • •Gophers retain two other edge players, Rose Jr. and Price
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  • 6:07 PMYahoo Sports — Gophers football loses Utah recruit to Nebraska
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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 ...

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