Quarterback power rankings: Best college football quarterbacks of 2019

SANTA CLARA, CA - JANUARY 07: Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Clemson Tigers throws a touchdown against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the College Football Playoff National Championship held at Levi's Stadium on January 7, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. The Clemson Tigers defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide 44-16. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images) /

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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – JANUARY 01: Quarterback Joe Burrow #9 of the LSU Tigers throws a pass during the second quarter of the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl between LSU and Central Florida at State Farm Stadium on January 01, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) /

25. Joe Burrow, LSU

LSU has struggled to find a consistent face at quarterback for years, shuffling through players that held their own, but never lived up to the play of the dynamic running attacks. That limited the offense’s upside, especially as their conference rival, Alabama, proved superior in recent seasons.

For the 2019 quarterback situation, Joe Burrow will return for his senior season and try to play off his first full run as a starter, following a transfer from Ohio State. He may not be the answer to a dynamic offense, but there can still be optimism for what he could bring to the table.

Burrow finished the 2018 season strong, with three of his last four games at completion percentages of 65 and above. The fourth — a 61.8 mark — came with 394 passing yards in a bowl win over Central Florida.

Ending strong can matter towards Burrow’s momentum and confidence on the field. He will be among the veteran players on this LSU offense, as well, with acting as a leader.

Burrow’s final completion percentage was only 57.8 percent, though, which was underwhelming, and for fewer than 3,000 passing yards. He limited the interceptions to five, but he has to improve the Tigers’ aerial attack for it to challenge the Crimson Tide.