For the first time in forever, No. 12 LSU has a legit quarterback.
Joe Burrow's stats aren't highlight reel stuff but his arm is the real thing and he seems to know when to throw 'em, when to play for another down. He's brainy and savvy, as you would expect from a coach's kid, and it doesn't hurt that he's 6-foot-3, 215 pounds.
What he doesn't have is a healthy offensive line and running back Nick Brossette, a feel-good story against Miami and Southeastern Louisiana in the first two games, isn't to be confused with Derrius Guice or Darrel Williams or Leonard Fournette.