JOE BURROW OFFICIALLY CROWNED AS LSU’S GREATEST QB1 OF ALL TIME AFTER LEGENDARY HEISMAN SEASON AND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RUN…read more…

In the rich history of LSU football, few names have generated the kind of reverence and excitement that Joe Burrow continues to command. This week, Burrow was officially recognized by both fans and analysts as LSU’s greatest quarterback of all time — a title many had long since considered inevitable. The honor cements his place not just in Baton Rouge lore, but in the wider story of college football greatness.

Burrow’s path to LSU stardom was anything but conventional. A transfer from Ohio State, he arrived in Baton Rouge in 2018 with modest expectations. Yet what followed was a meteoric rise that would not only reshape the LSU offense but also redefine what dominance in college football looked like. His 2019 season remains one of the most remarkable in NCAA history.

During that campaign, Burrow threw for over 5,600 yards and 60 touchdowns, numbers that were once thought unattainable in the SEC. His precision passing, poise under pressure, and ability to elevate the play of his teammates helped LSU surge through a perfect 15-0 season. Along the way, Burrow shattered records, collected accolades, and turned LSU’s attack into one of the most unstoppable units the sport had ever seen.

The crowning achievement came on January 13, 2020, when Burrow led the Tigers to a 42-25 victory over Clemson in the College Football Playoff National Championship. It was LSU’s first national title since 2007, and the victory capped a dream season that fans still reminisce about to this day. Burrow himself walked away with the Heisman Trophy, winning in one of the most lopsided votes in the award’s history.

“Joe didn’t just play quarterback for LSU,” said longtime Tigers supporter and Baton Rouge native Mark LeBlanc. “He embodied what LSU football is all about — toughness, swagger, and a relentless will to win. He’ll always be QB1 in our eyes.”

That sentiment is echoed across Tiger Nation. While LSU has produced a number of outstanding quarterbacks over the decades — from Tommy Hodson to JaMarcus Russell to Jayden Daniels — none have quite managed the blend of individual brilliance and team success that Burrow delivered. His leadership style, often quiet but unyielding, resonated not just with teammates but with fans who saw in him a fierce competitor who refused to settle for anything less than victory.

Even beyond the statistics and championships, Burrow’s impact on LSU football is still being felt. His 2019 season raised the standard of what the program could achieve. It also set the tone for LSU’s recruiting efforts, proving that Tiger quarterbacks could thrive on the biggest stages and go on to find success in the NFL. Indeed, Burrow’s transition to the Cincinnati Bengals only reinforced his legacy, as he quickly transformed the struggling franchise into a contender.

Former LSU coach Ed Orgeron, who recruited Burrow and oversaw that historic championship run, has never been shy about the quarterback’s significance. “Joe Burrow changed LSU football forever,” Orgeron once remarked. “He came here hungry, determined, and he left a legend. That season was magic, and it started with him.”

The official recognition of Burrow as LSU’s greatest QB1 comes as part of a fan and media poll conducted ahead of the 2025 college football season. With overwhelming support, Burrow’s name topped the rankings, leaving little doubt about his standing in the program’s history.

For the fans in Death Valley, his legend lives on every Saturday when LSU takes the field. Burrow’s iconic No. 9 jersey is still a common sight in the stands, and his Heisman speech — where he highlighted his humble roots in Athens, Ohio, and brought attention to food insecurity — remains a defining moment of grace and humility.

As LSU continues to build toward future success, Joe Burrow’s shadow looms large — not as a burden, but as a standard. He has set the bar at a level few quarterbacks in college football, past or present, can realistically reach. And for the Tigers faithful, that is exactly how they want it.

Joe Burrow may now be fully immersed in his NFL career, but in Baton Rouge, he is, and forever will be, QB1.