Joe Burrow's Precision in Texas Win Announces LSU as Serious Playoff Contender

An unimaginative offense doomed Les Miles' tenure at LSU. Stubbornness plagued the beginning of Ed Orgeron's tenure and prevented the Tigers from competing for titles. Heading into 2019, we needed to see the improvement to believe it.

Week 2 showed plenty. LSU is for real.

Finally, the Tigers have moved into the modern era. New passing game coordinator Joe Brady has combined with offensive coordinator Steve Ensminger to shape a philosophy that actually matches LSU's impressive talent around quarterback Joe Burrow.

"Joe [Brady] and Steve Ensminger work together wonderful," Orgeron said before the season, per Glenn Guilbeau of the Daily Advertiser. "I expect those two to run a very prolific…