It’s the biggest game of the year, and it’s consuming Joe Burrow’s thoughts.
A win means an almost certain playoff berth. A loss – well, he won’t even tolerate the thought of a loss.
Not to the Nelsonville-York Buckeyes.
Sure, Burrow has a big game of his own in 10 days, but after helping No. 4 LSU navigate the nation’s toughest schedule to a 7-1 start, Burrow, like his teammates, is enjoying a well-deserved bye week.
For the Athens, Ohio native, that means a weekend trip home to see his alma mater take on their biggest rival.