Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Zack Baun picking off Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was a pivotal moment during this year’s Super Bowl. The second-quarter interception put the Eagles in prime field position to keep running up the score on Kansas City before halftime, making it harder for the Chiefs to get back into the contest.

Baun's pick set the Eagles up with a first down just inside the 15-yard line, and it would not be long until Jalen Hurts connected with A.J. Brown for a touchdown to extend the lead to 24-0 just before halftime. From there, it was cruise control until the finish line.

It was a historic night for the Philadelphia Eagles as they dominated their way to the second Super Bowl in franchise history. Going against the back-to-back defending champions, the Kansas City Chiefs,

Baun was an AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year finalist and continued his strong play during Super Bowl LIX at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans after intercepting Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

Zack Baun and his wife, Ali Baun, were college sweethearts before becoming one of the NFL’s sweetest couples. The pair met while studying at The University of Wisconsin – Madison, where Zack played on the school’s football team from 2015 to 2019.

The Brown Deer, Wisconsin, native finished the contest with a team-best seven tackles (three solo) and a crucial interception late in the second quarter. Baun's leaping pick shifted possession and allowed quarterback Jalen Hurts to complete a 12-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver A.J. Brown to extend the Eagles' lead to 24-0.