Joe Burrow needed the preseason to win the starting quarterback job at LSU, but he long ago won over former teammates at Ohio State.

Earlier this week, coach Ed Orgeron named Burrow the starter following a competition with Myles Brennan. Orgeron said Burrow demonstrated a strong work ethic, “true leadership and an ability to command of the offense.”

Soon after Burrow was named the starter, several of his former Ohio State teammates showed genuine excitement and happiness for him. And pointed out that they long ago believed he would be successful.

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