Peace of mind. That’s what a returning starting quarterback gives any coach heading into a new season. In LSU’s case, that’s exactly what Joe Burrow has done.

“I’ve been here ten years and maybe with the exception of Zach Mettenberger and maybe Danny’s second year, I don’t know that we’ve had that,” offensive coordinator Steve Ensminger said of Burrow returning.

“But it’s a little different, we know who the quarterback is and, hey, he’s the leader of our offense, and he’s chosen that way. Our team looks up to him.”