Rondale Moore suited up for Purdue football just 20 times over three seasons.
But when the star receiver was on the field for the Boilermakers, it was must see. Moore tragically passed away Saturday, Feb. 21, at just 25 years old.
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Moore recorded more than 100 receiving yards in half of his 20 career games and totaled 17 touchdowns before the Arizona Cardinals selected him in the second round of the 2021 NFL draft.
At Purdue, Moore had no shortage of incredible performances.
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These are Moore’s five best moments for the Boilermakers.
Rondale Moore leads Purdue football upset of No. 2 Ohio State
Superfan Tyler Trent predicted a Purdue victory on ESPN’s College GameDay. Moore assured it happened in a big way, including a highlight clip that will be played in West Lafayette for decades. Moore caught a swing pass from David Blough, broke through a trio of Ohio State defenders before racing for a 43-yard touchdown to seal an upset on Oct. 20, 2018. Moore finished with 252 all-purpose yards, including 12 receptions for 170 yards and two touchdowns.
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Rondale Moore brings Purdue football bowl berth with IU win
Purdue had some stumbling points during its 2018 season, including a heartbreaking triple overtime loss to Wisconsin that set the stage for the regular season finale. The Boilermakers had to beat rival Indiana to become bowl eligible. Moore had 12 catches for 141 yards and two touchdowns in a 28-21 victory on Nov. 24, 2018, sending the Boilers to the Music City Bowl.
Rondale Moore has career high receiving yards vs. Vanderbilt
In the history of Purdue’s offensive aerial attacks, plenty of pass catchers have put up big numbers. Only three ever topped the receiving yardage total Moore put up on Sept. 7, 2019. Moore caught 13 passes for 220 yards and scored a touchdown in Purdue’s 42-24 win over Vanderbilt.
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Rondale Moore has big Purdue football debut vs. Northwestern
After helping New Albany win an Indiana Class 4A state basketball championship, Moore transferred to Trinity Lutheran High School in Louisville. That so happened to be the alma mater of then Purdue football coach Jeff Brohm, who was able to wrestle Moore away from Texas, where he was verbally committed. In one half against Northwestern of his first game, Moore became a Purdue legend. By halftime of his first game, Moore had 302 all-purpose yards. He finished with a Purdue record 313, breaking a 46-year-old record previously owned by Otis Armstrong, on Aug. 31, 2018.
Rondale Moore has big day to upset Boston College
Purdue had higher expectations in 2018 than its 0-3 start. The Boilers could ill afford a fourth straight loss to open the season, but were facing undefeated No. 23 Boston College. Moore caught two of David Blough’s three touchdown passes, finishing with 110 yards on eight receptions. In all, Moore had 157 all-purpose yards in a 30-13 victory.
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Sam King covers sports for the Journal & Courier. Email him at sking@jconline.com and follow him on X and Instagram @samueltking.
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