Former Toledo Star Lance Moore Reflects on Super Bowl Glory

Wide receiver discusses his iconic Super Bowl catch and career highlights.

Feb. 8, 2026 at 10:15am

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In a recent interview, former University of Toledo and New Orleans Saints wide receiver Lance Moore looked back on his storied football career, including his game-changing touchdown catch in Super Bowl XLIV that helped the Saints defeat the Indianapolis Colts.

Why it matters

Moore's heroics in the Super Bowl cemented his legacy as one of the greatest players to come out of the University of Toledo's football program. His story resonates with fans in Toledo and across the Midwest who take pride in the success of local athletes on the national stage.

The details

With the Saints trailing the Colts 17-12 in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XLIV, Moore caught a crucial two-point conversion pass from quarterback Drew Brees to tie the game. The Saints went on to win 31-17, giving the city of New Orleans its first Super Bowl championship.

  • The Super Bowl XLIV game was played on February 7, 2010.
  • Moore's game-winning catch occurred in the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl.

The players

Lance Moore

A former wide receiver who played college football at the University of Toledo and spent the majority of his NFL career with the New Orleans Saints, winning a Super Bowl championship in 2010.

Drew Brees

The Hall of Fame quarterback who led the New Orleans Saints to victory in Super Bowl XLIV, connecting with Lance Moore on a crucial two-point conversion pass in the fourth quarter.

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What they’re saying

“That catch in the Super Bowl is something I'll never forget. It was the culmination of a lot of hard work and dedication, not just for me, but for the entire team.”

— Lance Moore, Former NFL Wide Receiver (Toledo Blade)

What’s next

Moore is expected to be inducted into the University of Toledo Athletic Hall of Fame later this year, honoring his outstanding college and professional career.

The takeaway

Lance Moore's heroics in Super Bowl XLIV serve as an inspiration to aspiring athletes from the Midwest, showing that with determination and talent, players from smaller programs can achieve greatness on the biggest stage.