[1] At the University of Virginia, Moore started at quarterback for the Cavaliers in 1988, as a redshirt sophomore; his college jersey number was "12."
The Citrus Bowl, traditional host of the ACC champion, selected Virginia anyway, pitting the Cavaliers against the University of Illinois and future NFL quarterback Jeff George.
The Cavaliers lost 31–21, but Moore was later quoted as saying "I think we knew (we had something special) my junior year, that 1989 season, after we won our first ACC championship.
Despite Herman Moore's reputation as the most dangerous receiver on the field, McGonnigal was known for making clutch catches for first downs.
Stealing the Cavaliers' momentum, Georgia Tech went on to an undefeated season, a Citrus Bowl win over the Nebraska Cornhuskers, and a share of the national championship with the Colorado Buffaloes.
In the resulting turmoil, a Maryland defender stepped upon the thumb of Moore's throwing hand, forcing it backwards, and dislocating (referred to as a "bad flipper") it for the rest of the season.
[5] Despite missing the last game of the regular season, Moore still led the NCAA in passing efficiency, even over eventual Heisman Trophy winner, Ty Detmer.
[6] Moore managed to share time at the starting position with Tommy Maddox when John Elway was out for the last six games of the 1992 season.
After serving as an NFL back-up from 1991 to 1994 with Denver and later the Arizona Cardinals, Moore played for a number of CFL teams, including the Ottawa Rough Riders, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, and the Calgary Stampeders.
[3] After his career in pro football, Moore pursued administrative jobs with the NCAA, and a brief stint as an XFL scout.