History of Joe Burrow in Timeline
Joe Burrow, born December 10, 1996, is a prominent NFL quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals. His college football journey began at Ohio State University, where he played for three seasons before transferring to Louisiana State University (LSU). At LSU, Burrow's exceptional talent propelled him to win the prestigious Heisman Trophy and lead the Tigers to victory in the College Football Playoff National Championship during his senior year. The Cincinnati Bengals recognized his potential and selected him as the first overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Burrow's successful collegiate career and high draft position solidified his status as a rising star in professional football.
2006: Colt Brennan's Passing Touchdown Record Broken
In 2006, Colt Brennan set the single-season FBS record for passing touchdowns. This record stood until Joe Burrow surpassed it in 2019.
2009: Case Keenum's Passing Yards Record
Case Keenum's 2009 season saw him accumulate passing yards that later tied for fourth-most in FBS history, along with Joe Burrow's 2019 performance and another record holder.
December 14, 2019: Heisman Trophy and other Awards
On December 14, 2019, Joe Burrow was awarded the Heisman Trophy by a record margin, receiving the highest-ever share of available points. His acceptance speech highlighted poverty and food insecurity in his hometown, leading to significant donations to the Athens County food bank. He also received numerous other awards, including SEC Offensive Player of the Year, AP Player of the Year, Maxwell Award, Walter Camp Award, Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, Davey O'Brien Award, Lombardi Award, and Manning Award. He was also named a Consensus All-American.
2019: Record-Breaking Season
In 2019, Burrow concluded a historic season with 60 passing touchdowns, breaking the FBS single-season record. His 65 total touchdowns also set a new FBS single-season record. His impressive passing yards and passer rating further solidified his status as one of the greatest college quarterbacks.
2019: Record-Breaking Peach Bowl Performance
In 2019, during the Peach Bowl, Joe Burrow led LSU to a dominant victory over Oklahoma with a historic performance. He threw for seven touchdowns in the first half alone, finishing with 493 passing yards and eight total touchdowns, including one rushing. This performance is considered one of the greatest in college football history.
July 31, 2020: NFL Draft and Contract Signing
On July 31, 2020, Joe Burrow officially signed his four-year rookie contract with the Cincinnati Bengals, worth $36.1 million. He was the first overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, the third consecutive Heisman-winning quarterback to achieve this feat.
2020: National Championship Victory and Record-Breaking Season
In the 2020 National Championship Game, Joe Burrow led LSU to victory over Clemson with an impressive performance, throwing for 463 yards and six total touchdowns (five passing, one rushing). He was named the game's offensive MVP. This capped off a record-breaking season where he set new FBS records for passing touchdowns (60) and total touchdowns (65), and achieved the fourth-most passing yards in an FBS season (5,671). His passer rating of 202 also set a new record.
2021: Bailey Zappe Ties Total Touchdown Record
In 2021, Bailey Zappe tied Joe Burrow's 2019 FBS single-season record for total touchdowns with 65.
July 26, 2022: Appendix Removal Surgery
On July 26, 2022, Joe Burrow underwent emergency surgery to remove his appendix due to severe appendicitis.