The NFL has officially announced the officiating crew for Super Bowl LIX, which is set to take place at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on February 9. Ron Torbert, who previously officiated Super Bowl LVI, has been appointed as the referee for this highly anticipated matchup.

Among the crew, side judge Boris Cheek stands out as the only other member with prior Super Bowl experience. Umpire Mike Morton, who was part of the Super Bowl XXXIV-winning St. Louis Rams, is also making headlines as he officiates the Super Bowl for the first time following his successful playing career. His unique journey has garnered attention, as Morton becomes the first individual to both win a Super Bowl and serve as an official in one.

Notably, both Morton and down judge Max Causey are in their third seasons as NFL officials, a contrast to the usual requirement of a minimum of five years of experience for Super Bowl referees. Cheek, however, brings substantial experience to the crew, having worked a record-setting 461 games, surpassing Walt Coleman for the most in league history. Torbert’s officiating career in the NFL began in 2010, and he was promoted to referee status in 2014. This season, he has indicated a tendency to call more penalties than the average, with 1.03 additional penalties resulting in 11.40 more yards than typical, according to data from Pro Football Reference.