LSU beats Clemson for the national title, and its coach says the team is so grateful for Joe Burrow
On January 13, 2020, LSU beat Clemson 42-25 to cap an undefeated season.
Ed Orgeron, LSU head coach
He’s one of the greatest players in LSU history. He’s done so much for the state of Louisiana and LSU. We are so grateful for Joe Burrow.
Day by day
- Jan 14, 2020LSU’s head coach said the team was so grateful for its quarterback.
- Same dayLSU’s quarterback said his head coach gave him the keys to his football program.
- Same dayClemson’s quarterback said he had to be more accurate.
The day
Playing in front of what could have easily been mistaken for a home crowd at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, the No. 1 LSU Tigers capped their undefeated season with a convincing 42-25 win over No. 3 and defending national champion Clemson on Monday night.
Reaction
Jan 14, 2020
What LSU said
Joe Burrow, LSU quarterback
Can you imagine a guy like Coach O giving me the keys to his football program? He just means so much to me and my family.
What Clemson said
Trevor Lawrence, Clemson quarterback
I’ve got to be more accurate. I wasn’t accurate tonight. I didn’t give my guys a chance.
Related
- Same coach: Ed Orgeron’s coaching record
- Same coach: Dabo Swinney’s coaching record
- More: All of History
- Same quotes, as a list
Sources
News and releases
Sports Illustrated, Jan 14, 2020“Ed Orgeron: LSU ‘So Grateful’ for Joe Burrow After National Championship Victory”
ESPN, Jan 13, 2020“The defining moments of LSU’s college football national championship win”
- Sports Illustrated, Jan 14, 2020
“Rare Taste of Defeat Will Fuel Trevor Lawrence, Clemson Well Into 2020”