Moorhead to Host Coon Rapids in Playoff Opener
The undefeated Spuds open the Class 6A postseason at home this Wednesday.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Football
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Moorhead High School secures a No. 1 seed for the 32-team Minnesota Class 6A football playoffs following an undefeated 8-0 regular season. The team will face Coon Rapids in the first round on October 30, 2026.
Why it matters
Earning a top seed grants Moorhead home field advantage through the first two rounds of the postseason, significantly improving their path to the state championship.
Moorhead finished the regular season with an 8-0 record, averaging 44.7 points per game while totaling 3,952 offensive yards. Quarterback Jett Feeney completed 74.1% of his passes for 2,802 yards and 41 touchdowns.
The players
Moorhead High School
This educational institution fields a high-performing football program that recently completed an undefeated regular season.
Jett Feeney
He is the starting quarterback for the Moorhead football team who recorded 41 touchdowns during the regular season.
Coon Rapids
This high school football team enters the postseason with a .500 record after competing in the regular season.
The details
The Spuds offense is bolstered by five NCAA Division I commits, while the team's defense enters the playoffs allowing an average of 26.2 points per game. Their first-round opponent, Coon Rapids, finished the regular season with a 4-4 record and averages 22.5 points per game.
Timeline
October 30, 2026: Moorhead hosts Coon Rapids in the first playoff round.
November 12, 2026: Tentative date for a neutral-site quarterfinal game at Osseo High School.
Season Trajectory
Moorhead is competing within the established structure of the Minnesota Class 6A playoffs to vie for a state title. Securing the top seed places the team in a favorable position to advance toward the state finals at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Moorhead holds home field advantage through the first two rounds of the postseason, meaning fans can expect games to remain at the local Jim Gotta Stadium. The team's reliance on five NCAA Division I commits highlights the high-level offensive production fueling their playoff run.
The takeaway
Maintaining high-level offensive consistency throughout the playoffs is essential for top-seeded teams to sustain their momentum. Fans should note that the bracket structure requires successful teams to adapt to varying venues as they progress toward the state finals.
What happens next
Moorhead will compete in a neutral-site quarterfinal game on November 12, 2026, if they advance through the initial rounds.
Further reading
For more updates on regional postseason brackets, visit Moorhead Football.
Source note: This article includes information reported by INFORUM.
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