LSU Football: 3 takeaways from 2019 SEC title victory over Georgia

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 07: Joe Burrow #9 of the LSU Tigers communicates with Clyde Edwards-Helaire #22 in the first half against the Georgia Bulldogs during the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 07, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) /

2. Unsung heroes

We just discussed how incredible Joe Burrow has been this season, but we didn’t mention some of the biggest supporting cast members that has made his performance possible.

First, we must recognize the play of the LSU Tigers’ offensive line. In this game against Georgia, who has the one of the best defenses in the country, Burrow had over five seconds to throw the ball on multiple occasions. On their first touchdown of the game, Burrow had nearly nine seconds in the pocket before he finally slung a 23-yard pass to Ja’Marr Chase.

Speaking of JaMarr Chase, the sophomore from Harvey, Louisiana has 18 receiving touchdowns this year, which is just short of the SEC single-season record. Chase is Burrow’s most reliable receiver and comes up clutch when they need a big first down.

Lastly, even the best quarterbacks can be severely hindered if the offense doesn’t have any sort of run-game. The stellar offensive line, paired with the incredible running by Clyde Edwards-Helaire, LSU has the flexibility to pass or run on most downs.

Edwards-Helaire is averaging 6.8 yards per carry this year, which has made the preparation for opposing defenses incredibly difficult.

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