The 30 best college football quarterbacks of the 21st century

ByCody Williams|
LSU Tigers quarterback Joe Burrow (9) attempts a pass during the second half of the 2019 Peach Bowl college football playoff semifinal game against the Oklahoma Sooners at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
LSU Tigers quarterback Joe Burrow (9) attempts a pass during the second half of the 2019 Peach Bowl college football playoff semifinal game against the Oklahoma Sooners at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
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Joe Burrow

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  • Heisman Trophy winner (2019)
  • Consensus All-American
  • National Champion (2019)
  • Davey O’Brien, Johnny Unitas, Maxwell, Walter Camp, AP Player of the Year (2019)

Joe Burrow had the single greatest season we’ve ever seen from a college football quarterback when he threw a record 60 touchdowns, won the Heisman and led LSU to an undefeated national championship.

Burrow smashed LSU, SEC and FBS records all season as the former Ohio State backup light up scoreboards and opposing defenses all season. He is one of the greatest stories from any position in college football history and the Cinderella story never hit midnight in a magical 2019 season for Ed Orgeron’s LSU Tigers.

Burrow’s seven touchdowns vs. Oklahoma in the semifinal will be a record that stands for a long time and his performance vs. Clemson in the National Championship Game handed Trevor Lawrence his only collegiate loss.

He parlayed that success into being the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals. Had Burrow enjoyed more than one magical season, he would have a case to be the greatest, even with one season, he’s still ranked higher than several multi-year stars. That just goes to show you how impressive his 2019 season was.