LSU takes down the reigning champs, Clemson, in an epic gun slinging game that will be talked about for ages.
The No. 1 ranked LSU completed one of the greatest college football seasons in history on Monday by taking down the No. 3 ranked Clemson Tigers. The 42–25 win for the LSU Tigers was the perfect ending for the most recent Heisman winner, Joe Burrow, who had one of the greatest if not THE greatest seasons of any player in college football history. Burrow ended the season with a Heisman, the Davy O’Brien Award for best quarterback, the record for the most passing touchdowns in college football history (60), which he broke in this legendary game, and a National Championship on his resume. Burrow ended the game with 463 passing yards on 31–49 passing attempts, totaling six touchdowns (five passing) with no turnovers. This win was the final chapter in the book made possible by Ed Orgeron and the entire LSU coaching staff, whose aggressiveness and fast-tempo attacks left opponents choking on their dust.
LSU started off this game in uncharacteristic fashion: losing. Clemson had a 17–7 lead into the second quarter until Joe Burrow and his wide receivers finally woke up and started playing the pure dominant football we’ve come to know and love. Burrow got their tempo going again and ultimately never sat back down. Burrow linked up with his star receiver Ja’Marr Chase for two touchdowns and 221 yards, which is now a CFP National Championship record. Wide receiver Justin Jefferson eclipsed 100 yards, and tight end Thaddeus Moss (son of Randy Moss) secured a pair of touchdowns himself. The running game for LSU was also on point with 165 yards total.
Trevor Lawrence, however, should not go understated. He had flashes of brilliance throughout the game and was one of the main reasons why Clemson had a never-die attitude. Lawrence had 234 passing yards as well as 1 rushing touchdown. The running game for Clemson seemed to not know when to quit with 160 yards total and 3 touchdowns (including Trevor Lawrence’s lone rushing touchdown).
Both teams had to deal with a lot to get here. LSU had to play in the Peach bowl against the No. 2 team, Oklahoma State, but ended up killing them 63–28, unsurprisingly. Clemson, meanwhile, had to beat Ohio State which ended up being a nail-biter all the way to end culminating in a 29–23 victory.
This game was a game for the ages. It had everything: dominant offense, killer defense, clutch performers, all time greats, etc. The Clemson Tigers should not hang their heads in shame. They played their absolute heart out, and it showed. Clemson should go into next year’s season as heavy favorites, and we all know why after watching this game. The LSU Tigers and Joe Burrow are nothing less than perfection. This year was about proving yourself and getting better every day, and that’s exactly what LSU did, explaining why they’re the National College Football champions.
