ATLANTA -- LSU quarterback Joe Burrow set an SEC single-season record with his 45th touchdown pass, throwing a 23-yard strike in the first quarter of the LSU's 37-10 victory over Georgia in the SEC championship game on Saturday.
The record-setting pass went to Ja'Marr Chase and gave the Tigers a 7-0 lead with 9:09 remaining in the first quarter. Burrow finished the game with 349 passing yards and 4 touchdowns.
The previous record of 44 was set by former Missouri quarterback Drew Lock in 2017.
Burrow began his career at Ohio State but went to LSU as a graduate transfer prior to the start of last season.