WEST FARGO — Eric Peterson checked his junk email folder on a whim not long after he was named the new West Fargo football head coach last spring. It was from former North Dakota State offensive lineman Nash Jensen, who was asking about a coaching position on his staff. Carolina Panthers and former North Dakota State offensive lineman Nash Jensen (67) in a blocking drill against J.D. West Fargo's Aiden Samek (4) celebrates after a touchdown during a high school football playoff game between the Bismarck High Demons and the West Fargo Packers at the MDU Resources Community Bowl on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025. Peterson expects the 2026 Packers to experience some growing pains but likes the team’s confidence heading into the fall schedule.