Joe Burrow's College Academic and Athletic Journey

Joe Burrow's college career is a testament to his dedication both on and off the field. He excelled academically while simultaneously achieving remarkable success as a football player. His journey includes earning multiple degrees and setting numerous records.

Academic Achievements

Burrow demonstrated a strong commitment to academics throughout his college career.

High School: Maintained a 3.71 GPA.
Ohio State University: Earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in consumer and family financial services.
LSU: Graduated with a Master of Arts degree in liberal arts in December 2019.
Wonderlic Test: Scored 34/50 at the 2020 NFL Draft Combine, indicating above-average intelligence.

Athletic Achievements at LSU (2018-2019)

2018 Season

Burrow's first season as LSU's starting quarterback in 2018 saw him lead the team to a 10-3 record. He demonstrated his dual-threat capabilities by becoming the first player in LSU history to throw for over 2,500 yards and rush for at least 350 yards in a season.

Statistics: Completed 219-of-379 passes for 2,894 yards, 16 touchdowns, and five interceptions. Rushed for 399 yards and seven touchdowns on 128 carries.
Notable Games: Threw for a then career-best 394 yards and tied a school bowl record with four passing touchdowns in LSU’s Fiesta Bowl win over Central Florida. Set or tied multiple school records in LSU’s historic 7OT game against Texas A&M, accounting for six touchdowns (3 rushing, 3 passing) and rushing for 100 yards on 29 carries.
Records: Tied the LSU record for rushing touchdowns in a season by a quarterback with seven. Set LSU single-season records for passing attempts (399) and passes without an interception (158).
Accolades: Named SEC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance against Ole Miss, accounting for 388 yards of offense (292 passing, 98 rushing).

2019 Season: A Historic Year

The 2019 season was Burrow's defining year, marked by unparalleled success and numerous accolades. He guided the LSU Tigers to a 15-0 record and the CFP National Championship.

National Recognition: Won the Heisman Trophy by the largest margin in the award's history. Claimed the Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year), the Walter Camp Player of the Year Award, the Davey O’Brien Award (National Quarterback of the Year), the Manning Award (National Quarterback of the Year), the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, and was named AP National Player of the Year.
All-American Honors: A unanimous All-America selection, the first quarterback and 10th player in LSU history to earn the honor.
SEC Dominance: Named the AP and Coaches’ SEC Offensive Player of the Year. A unanimous first-team All-SEC selection by the AP.
Statistical Prowess: Set nearly every LSU single-season passing record. Only player in SEC history to throw for 5,000 yards and 50 touchdowns in a season. Set NCAA single-season record for touchdown passes (60) and total touchdowns (65). His 76.3 completion percentage ranks No. 2 in NCAA history for a season.
Season Statistics: Connected on 402-of-527 passes for 5,671 yards, 60 touchdowns, and only six interceptions.
SEC Records: Set SEC single-season records for completions (402), attempts (527), passing yards (5,671), passing touchdowns (60), total touchdowns (65), completion percentage (76.3), total yards (6,039), total yards per game (402.6), and total plays (642).
Single-Game Records: Set SEC single-game marks for touchdowns responsible for (8 vs. Oklahoma) and tied the league mark for touchdown passes (7 vs. Oklahoma).
Consistency: Threw for at least 300 yards in 13 of LSU’s 15 games, the most by any quarterback in school history.
Championship Performance: Capped stellar season with 31 completions on 49 attempts for 463 yards and five touchdowns in LSU’s 42-25 win over Clemson in the CFP National Championship Game. Named Offensive Player of the Game in the National Championship, accounting for a CFP National Championship Game record six touchdowns in the win over Clemson.
CFP Semifinal Dominance: In CFP National Semifinal win over Oklahoma, tied SEC record with seven touchdown passes and set the league mark for touchdowns accounted for with eight (added a rushing touchdown). Threw for 493 yards on 29-of-39 passing in win over the Sooners. Set CFP Semifinal records for passing yards in a half (403) and a game (493), total yards (515), touchdown passes (7), touchdowns responsible for (8), consecutive completions (11), and points responsible for (48) in win over Oklahoma. Named Offensive Player of the Game of the CFP National Semifinal contest.

Career Records and Achievements at LSU

Burrow's two seasons at LSU left an indelible mark on the program's record books.

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Overall Record: Posted a 25-3 record as LSU’s starting quarterback. Won his last 16 starts, which ranks as the second-longest winning streak for the position in school history.
Career Statistics: Completed 621-of-906 passes for 8,565 yards, 76 touchdowns, and only 11 interceptions.
Career Rankings: Ranked No. 1 in school history for career completion percentage (68.5), passing yards per game (305.9), touchdown passes (76), 300-yard passing games (15), 400-yard passing games (4), total yards (9,332), total yards per game (333.3), and touchdowns responsible for (88).

Individual Game Performances

Burrow's record-setting performances in individual games further highlight his exceptional talent and impact.

Passing Yards: 493 vs. Oklahoma (2019 CFP Semifinal)
Touchdown Passes: 7 vs. Oklahoma (2019 CFP Semifinal)
Total Touchdowns: 8 vs. Oklahoma (2019 CFP Semifinal)
Completion Percentage: 87.5 vs. Northwestern State, 2019

Awards and Honors

Burrow's exceptional performance earned him numerous awards and honors, solidifying his place as one of the greatest quarterbacks in college football history.

2019 Heisman Trophy
2019 Maxwell Award
2019 Walter Camp Player of the Year Award
2019 Davey O’Brien Award
2019 Manning Award
2019 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award
AP National Player of the Year (2019)
Unanimous All-America (2019)
AP and Coaches’ SEC Offensive Player of the Year (2019)
Unanimous first-team All-SEC (2019)
SEC Championship Game MVP (2019)
CFP National Championship Game Offensive Player of the Game (2019)
CFP National Semifinal Offensive Player of the Game (2019)
SEC Offensive Player of the Week (multiple times)
Davey O’Brien National Quarterback of the Week (multiple times)
Maxwell Award Player of the Week
Walter Camp National Player of the Week

Before LSU: Ohio State Career

Prior to his success at LSU, Burrow spent three years (2015-2017) at Ohio State University.

Role: Served as a backup to starter J.T. Barrett.
Playing Time: Saw action in six games with no starts.

High School Career

Burrow's football journey began at Athens High School in Ohio, where he was a highly-rated prospect.

Recruiting: Rated as a four-star prospect by ESPN, Scout, and 247Sports.
Team Success: Led his team to three straight playoff appearances from 2012-14, guiding them to seven playoff wins.
Honors: Selected as Ohio Mr. Football.

NFL Draft and Career

Burrow's outstanding college career led to him being the first overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals.

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