Down early on the road against Purdue and with the offense stalling, TCU needed a break. The Horned Frogs threw an interception and punted on their first two possessions. The Boilermakers had a chance to take a two-score lead with a strong drive.
Purdue QB Jack Plummer dropped back to pass and immediately looked for consensus All-American WR Rondale Moore who was screaming out of the slot. He delivered a ball accurately right to the heart of TCU’s zone defense. However, safety Trevon Moehrig – in just his fourth career start – recognized the route. He took a chance and stepped up into the path of the ball.