Joe Burrow opens up on his Heisman Trophy speech, facing Oklahoma in CFP | College Football on ESPN

LSU quarterback and 2019 Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow sits down with Gene Wojciechowski just days before the No. 1 Tigers take on the No. 4 Oklahoma Sooners in the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl. Burrow opens up on his Heisman acceptance speech, which he says he didn't even write, but spoke from the heart on. He also opens up about his hometown in Ohio, in which he has helped to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for the local food pantry. Finally, Burrow talks about LSU's goals in the College Football Playoff and how the Tigers won't stop until they get their championship rings.
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[@dmbrowniv]

He really gained everyone’s respect the UCF game

[@chrisconnor8086]

ultra confident with a huge heart. never seen anyone like it

[@35547]

He is such a great guy

[@malachimorrison3445]

As someone who currently lives in SE Ohio, Burrow has set this place on fire with passion and its amazing to see

[@charlieredleg1582]

Malachi Morrison so, what you are saying is, SE OHIO is LSU fans? Remember, it’s a great day, everyday, to be a TIGER

[@malachimorrison3445]

CharlieRedLeg Honestly right now we’re both OSU and LSU fans

[@liltimmy2591]

@Ed Sev He still won't be able to get his favorite meal in Louisiana. Only in Ohio baby!

[@claudeyaz]

@Ed Sevu can't see ohio as one entity. All the dif cities are zones. Then south east and eastern ohio are like a completely dif world. The 2 zone border Kentucky and west Virginia...they call it the "tri state area"

[@vitomilillo8566]

What a classy young man!!!

[@frogzrs7394]

This kid is wise beyond his years. Such a humble guy! Let's go finish business Joe! Geaux Tigers!

[@kikialdrich277]

I would have believed you!! Nothing wrong with knowing what you want! Geaux Jeaux. Louisiana loves you.

[@mrlsujackson1177]

Let's just put scores predictions aside an the if's and but's an just enjoy this legend won't see anyone like this kid for awhile just a classy classy young man he is the American dream hard work an honesty is always gonna end good!!

[@michaelnewbill3438]

Lots of players are humble.1 being JALEN HURTS.the man that's gonna show him up

[@MrMechling45]

michael newbill he won’t show him up but I don’t think he’ll have a bad game lol

[@LillyMelody01]

@@michaelnewbill3438 how .another stupid comment unbelievable 63 28 is that what you meant .hurts will be in NFL his passing no I'd but him at any position but qb

[@35547]

I am so glad he chose with Cincinnati Bengals this is where he wants to be his whole career

[@luv3daysgrace1]

Love Joe! I have massive respect for him. ❤️🏈

[@samuelg4776]

Joe Cool! 🐅👊

[@brenpainting6182]

Samuel G we need to make t shirts with that phrase 😂

[@StephenAku]

Heart-felt crying from big, strong leaders is soul-stirring In the very best way.

[@MrBundy15]

That hoodie is 🔥

[@waynelagarde7956]

✊✊✊✊ We Love you JOE BURREAUX. 2 more to go baby

[@stevemoore120]

Class act! Exceptional person!

[@louiseregan2498]

Love this guy, pure and simple. Truly admirable.

[@calebshuler1789]

From Meigs county, everyone loves this kid

[@charlieredleg1582]

And Louisiana loves him. Thank you for letting us borrow Joe, he has made all of us better people

[@jabeeson]

I love you Joe Burrow

[@charlesc.parker1164]

Outstanding young man !!! We need more people like him. He's got my utmost respect. Craig in Alabama

[@LillyMelody01]

That show alot about your core values .good deal

[@LillyMelody01]

Loo

[@redandbluebulldog1508]

Joe Burrow. Coach O. 2019. All will be spoken of fondly and in the same breath here in Louisiana for years and years to come.

[@sunnydelight4991]

LSU!!

[@dwightpartlow6923]

Cincinnati can't miss! This guy is a once in a generation leader! You can see it in the way his teammates respect him and follow his leadership! No brainer!!

[@dontcaresaveit1862]

I love this kid! Great heart humble yet confident he’s got everything to be a total success in the NFL I would love to see him lead the Saints after Drew Brees retires! Good luck Joe you deserve it! You are a testament to hard work perseverance and never giving up!

[@donaldohlgren488]

Joe Burrow reminds me of Joe Montana. Burrow controls his emotions, has that "it" quality and quick feet like Montana had.

[@tikaij]

H B Stop it.

[@donaldohlgren488]

@H B I didn't say that he was the second coming, I just said he reminds me of Joe Montana. In all fairness he has had a great season, a record setting season.

[@ssanchez_]

donald ohlgren I personally think that Joe Burrow plays a lot like Drew Brees

[@theinvictussamaritan4778]

ssanchez_2001 Brees never scrambles though.

[@effektivli]

i agree, his attitude especially on game day is calm and collected. definitely fits the “joe cool” narrative

[@dfw1fast143]

What a story. Especially if they end up playing Ohio State and win. Then gets drafted by Cincinnati? Talk about a full circle. That’s the stuff movies are made about. Step aside Rudy.

[@RosteeveBellier]

Keep dreaming

[@NoVanity23]

Mike Brown the owner of bengals is a huge Ohio State fan. And the decision comes down to him. Don’t be surprised if Young goes 1st round

[@Dunkacccino]

Clemson fucked up that plan

[@michaelgarrison3962]

Doesn't matter who LSU-TIGERS play Monday night, they will win big. I don't care how many times Dabo shows Rocky movies. LSU-TIGERS big.

[@Burgess54]

My goodness

[@aceboomer5317]

Hands down he one of the best and he is still going to be... i would love to see one day an OL, a C, maybe a FB or DL getting award. Sometimes it feels this game is just for the QB’s

[@saraewalt]

He so Fine

[@Raykibb1]

The money to the food banks was a great side effect of the speech, Jeaux! @BurreauxHeisman

[@garylindsey5174]

JOEY FOOTBALL ROXXX

[@willsinclair1604]

What a story. Taking down the Wet Bandits twice and soon to take down the CFP Championship. What a life

[@kathyandlee]

It has been several months since the National Championship Game, and I never tire of listening/reading about Joe and the Tigers! Thank you to all the coaches and players and I wish you the very best in your future! Geaux Tigers!

[@advithnatarajan]

Joe Burrow the best

[@subscriberchallenge-wd6tw]

Who’s gonna get the first pick Like = Joe Burrow Comment = Chase young

[@johnjameson4901]

Chase young because I hope burrow doesn't get stuck in Cincinnasty

[@GeauxTigers7189]

@@johnjameson4901 well now he’s brought the Bengals to the superbowl!!!!!!!!!!!!!! After just 2 seasons

[@cowking67]

W

[@keithberns5]

L

[@billwilliams2463]

WARNING: the sound mix is an ear bleed for the last 30 seconds.

[@doylehurt2014]

What an awesome kid

[@danielw2650]

Draft him, Bengals

[@dumontgo]

@@forestcaine agreed. just not their style. they strive for mediocrity, just win enough to keep the seats filled.

[@danielw2650]

I agree with both of you, but us Bengal fans just need hope.

[@straighttalk8732]

I hope to God he doesn’t get drafted by the shiteshow Bengals

[@brienethefox853]

Damien Dillon i agree with you. He deserves better than the Bengals who’ll never spend a dime to help him out. I hope the Panthers and Joe force a trade.

[@jsilva7005]

That's the meanest comment I've read. Joe deserves better.

[@adambrown8191]

Bro anyone else notice audio issues? Especially when joe spoke.

[@TarenaD]

Trevor Lawrence, Jalen Hurts, Joe Burrow, Ed Orgeron, Dabo Swinney , and Lincoln Riley have been interviewed. Will there be an interview with Ryan Day and Justin Fields?

[@AlexSuberMinistries]

Why did they forget to color grade the wide shots in all these videos?

[@erikeliason8184]

They sure got that perfect game against Oklahoma lmao

[@preethisridharr]

my first thought was why they were sitting so close to each other LOL

[@wizardguy14]

The 19 peiple that thumb down are Sooner Fans!!! They know they in for a Whoopin lol!!!

[@quantumgigavsigmaraven1745]

Geaux Tigaz

[@billcook6156]

11 people are either Sooners or Bama fans...

[@cindyford4224]

Joe burrow a awesome q.v. but I'm a ou fan still

[@calebshuler1789]

He's like Alexander the Great. Burrow, at this time, is loved by ALL

[@brendanpedulla2160]

No he’s not, boomer!!

[@robertnorthup8583]

I wonder if he means the Timothy house food pantry and homeless shelter. When I was in between apartments the took me in for a couple weeks.

[@LillyMelody01]

Great good luck

[@chriswillis1585]

Joe reversed the curse of #9.

[@chrisw647]

And now he'll likely go from being a Bayou Bengal to a Cincinnati Bengal. Back to Ohio, where the NFL is dead. I'd love to know his opinion about that. As a Buckeye fan I remember Joe getting some snaps here and there and I felt very good with our backup QB situation based on what I saw from the limited times he played. Was bummed when he left but so happy for his big-time success at another big-time program. LSU vs OSU would set up a heckuva story, and Joe ironically then going back to Ohio to play pro ball for my hapless Bengals and leading them outta the ditch would be the storybook ending for a very determined young man seemingly on a mission to try to be one of the best at what he loves doing. My hope is the draft order goes the Skins and Giants at 2 & 3. Neither of those teams want a QB. They both want either Chase Young or Thomas, OT, GA. Bengals should take Young #1, 'Skins go #2 with Thomas, then the Bengals call the Giants and tell them they can have Young for Burrow and whatever other draft picks they can extort from them. If the Giants say yes, great! Bengals get Burrow AND draft pick(s)! If the Giants say no, great! Bengals still have Chase Young! It's a win/win for them either way. I'm good with Burrow or Young for the Bengals but Young can be used to get draft picks and STILL get Burrow if the draft order shakes out the right way. Don't worry though, Bengals owner mike brown would never even try to finagle the draft like that. He's a shrewd one, he is...

[@KatyBauer1]

I'm assuming the (currently) 30 people who gave this a thumbs down, are Alabama, Clemson, Oklahoma, etc.. Fans. LOL

[@LordFartamor]

come to the panthers Joe...

[@Jdotshmoney]

Bengals already got him basically

[@timothysmith30]

no volume

[@sainttrunks1982]

Macaulay Burrow

[@elijah5791]

sainttrunks1982 on HGH

[@pennyhill66]

GEAUX TIGERS

[@shaggydrummond9387]

It's a no brainier. Joe is going to Cincinnati because the Bengals need a QB and Burrow is the best available.

[@jalendavenport5522]

Sooooo we get no Ohio State footage... great job ESPN💯

[@user-te7og1kq1q]

jalen davenport they show no love for the big 10 and Ohio state especially

[@mcat3309]

Joe loves Ohio State, but he plays for LSU.

[@gabesmith2234]

Why would there need to be Ohio st footage he doesn’t play for them and barely did when he was there

[@gabesmith2234]

Y’all never believed in him anyways, if he stayed at tHe oHiO sTaTe he probably never would’ve started

[@jasongalecki966]

The title, the details of the video, why would they care about showing footage of Ohio St?

[@darthjedi8489]

All of you asking Joe to come to your NFL team, FORGET IT!! He’s in the “Who Dat nation” New Orleans Saints baby!!

[@johntaylor9910]

Darth Jedi it would be nice but brees won’t retire anytime soon then we have bridgewater and hill behind him. He wouldn’t play and that what he’s there for. Atleast with bengals he’ll start either way I’ll definitely watch his games. Go tigers !!

[@shawn.w2192]

Haha you're funny he'll be a Bengal who dey

[@darthjedi8489]

He’s got to do what’s best for his future of course. Hey, but one can still hope right? Lol 😂

[@blockhead1402]

Ugh! I wish. I would settle for the patriots.

[@TerrySleuth]

Burrows deserved the Heisman and LSU top rated but Jalen Hurts, Lincoln Riley and Oklahoma have an excellent chance to win this game. OU turnovers is Tigers best shot while the running game is Sooners ticket

[@keithberns5]

Nah

[@WarDaddy72]

Good Tigers. OU I respect Jalen but they have not a chance to beat LSU.. Go SEC!!!! Let's win another one.

[@Supernecesary]

Macaulay burrow

[@sprinkles512]

its amazing how so many people live in poverty these days but yet we pay so much taxes....

[@LillyMelody01]

What the taxes r supposed to be given to get everything out off poverty .that socialism and history tells us know .ask Obama buddies why the house of dumdass leadership didn't disagree when right be he left office he gave Like 350 billion to Iran and on his watch Clinton should plutonium to Russia there is you collusion .pelosi is stupid for looking out for the liberal selling America out some r to dumb to know . I tell tell by comments by people anywhere on social media

[@LillyMelody01]

I live in poverty to I am ok I am disabled

[@raeyearnd3260]

worse than that,, 1 Trillion added to the debt every year,,23 Trillion total. Upwards of 200 Trillion in promised unfunded liabilities,, Including Social Security, Disability, and Federal Pensions. And yet the Politicians continue to try to buy votes and voters with our Tax money. No wonder Football is so popular,, Real Life is too Depressing.

[@beckymoran2199]

Interviewer constantly sounds like he’s about to yawn

[@bengals098558]

Welcome to cincy

[@virgenfigueroa2586]

Poor Joe

[@bengals098558]

Who dey

[@charlieredleg1582]

Unfortunately - but he might be the key

[@ShinefortheCam]

He will be great in cincy.

[@robbyrobinson4500]

Hate to see such a talent go to such a lame orginization,

[@pennyhill66]

“You’re a yankee” lol

[@LillyMelody01]

Funny

[@cindyford4224]

Jalen a ok qb.

[@calebshuler1789]

Only travesty is, is driving thru Athens and having to see LSU stuff instead of our usual Ohio State or OU

[@DB-qc9br]

That’s understandable but I’m sure it’ll only be this year. Athens and LSU had a super cool bond these past 2 seasons.

[@calebshuler1789]

Right. But Athens is home to Ohio University. It's just, I don't know. F LSU. We wouldn't be liking them at all if not for him

[@fratersol]

That must be a great site. I'm from south Louisiana though

[@MicahHeard]

I truly think if Edwards-Helaire can't play and they give John Emery Jr. 10 or more reps... boy, I think he'll go over a hundred yards with one if not two touchdowns. Davis-Price is good and has recieved more reps than Emery but I think Emery just possesses more breakout star potential. I think he could be a bit smaller yet more fast and flashier than Derrius Guice. He's *THAT* good. I might put $50 on him to win 2020 Heisman next year if we have a tough, hole creating O-line.

[@toothmilksheak7287]

JE not good at catching out of the backfield which is such a huge part of LSU's game. Davis-Price is a beast, has more experience, better catching out of the backfield, LSU will play both, but feature Price.

[@MicahHeard]

@@toothmilksheak7287 he had a very nice recieving TD in first game vs Georgia Southern.

[@RandomPerson-xc2or]

Who's got the easier dub this week? LSU or Clemson?

[@xxGhostfreak11]

You sleeping on Ohio State

[@alexjones28]

@@xxGhostfreak11 no he's not

[@RandomPerson-xc2or]

@@toddtj1 the only L's they'll have is the one in their names

[@RandomPerson-xc2or]

@Gunter Findley Yes, that is what dub means

[@RandomPerson-xc2or]

@@xxGhostfreak11 Ohio State can't beat real teams, they're a glorified group of 5 school

[@GuySmithSmoke]

Joe is telling kids to treat college football like a business.

[@tablecafe1646]

5 years in School, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree, Heisman, countless other awards, possible National Championship. Id say Joe runs a pretty good business.

[@cincymmi]

Table Cafe facts

[@PACNYY]

Oklahoma fans this is just another reminder that your season will end at the hands of LSU. When the match up was announced deep down inside you all know what the only possible outcome would be. I'm just being a nice human being in preparing you Oklahoma fans for the loss. You had a good season, but it comes to an end very soon. You accept all of these facts and everything will be ok 👍😉.

[@maizewindu.4827]

MRTUPAC 28 lol that wasn't condescending in any way, shape, or form

[@haroldhall1517]

Yet another Oklahoma semifinal playoff loss. They wont take it too hard, they're used to it. And theres no way they can keep LSU off the scoreboard. I admire their false confidence though. They know they will lose and are still talking about how the qb they hate so much will take them to the promised land, 48-35 lsu

[@jonflores1418]

Geaux Tigers 🐯

[@CallOfApache]

LSU fans sure are cocky , considering this is their first time in the playoffs 😂 , if yall beat OU yall wont be ohio state or clemson

[@relrel3707]

@@haroldhall1517 just a reminder to your idiotic comments. OU will not be scared or intimidated. That defense doesn't get the respect they deserve. So get ready for a devastating loss!

[@keithberns5]

Pretty brutal that Jalen didn't win one award.

[@ernies.260]

Thanks Joe for bringing awareness!! ✊🏽

[@edubunknown8144]

Oklahoma going to run deep in that yellow n purple 💪

[@virgenfigueroa2586]

The Patriots will make a trade for the # 1 pick

[@nickolascaldarera7182]

N quintero hoping the Saints will

[@ShinefortheCam]

Lmak yall gon have to give us belichick, stephon gilmore, your whole offensive line, We want your young 1st rd wide receiver harry, We want your young pass rusher from michigan. Give us 4 1st round picks and 3 2nds

[@ShinefortheCam]

@@nickolascaldarera7182 no saints yall stuck with drew brees!

[@ShinefortheCam]

@@nickolascaldarera7182 old brees who will retire soon.

[@speciesspecialist2789]

Oklahoma bringing LSU that 3piece and a soda...

[@strangeshredz3741]

Larry Allbritton alright masvidal 😂

[@speciesspecialist2789]

@@strangeshredz3741 Yesssss...Let's go!!!👊

[@AKlover]

Should have asked to what degree are you dreading being drafted by "The Bungles"???

[@CarlGontheBeat]

He called him a Yankee? I didnt know Ohioians are considered Yankees lol

[@WaddyCPGA]

The "Mason-Dixie" line.?

[@kingpickle8569]

People took his speech way too far. I mean there’s a sign in Athens that says “Home of Heisman Trophy Winner Joe Burrow”, and the high school he went to renamed their football stadium to “Joe Burrow Stadium”. Took a speech way too far. Not to mention the amount of Buckeyes who hated him when he transferred and now claiming him as one of theirs.

[@KevinCummingsFitness]

He could steal my girlfriend and I wouldn’t care

[@pauladetrafford1670]

Kevin Cummings That’s a good one Kevin. And I totally get it! That’s weird by itself. And as Coach would say: Geaux Tigahs!

[@sylvesterselvage1273]

That’s crazy to say a man can steal your girl friend,that’s stupid

[@raeyearnd3260]

I wouldn't care either

[@rickeypujol8222]

Joe your a Yankee nah man you see the way he spelled his last name on his jersey...that point forward not a Yankee jmo

[@jerradguillory7909]

My opinion i dont like that espn documentary with one of our old natty trophies ?? Background? Why? Joe not trying to win that crystal type trophy it changed so i dont get it 🤔 if any trophy in the interview have the new sec trophy that ohneaux and joe won in background

[@liljayfizzle]

Dont go to the Bengals

[@Mikeyerber]

I’m a bengals fan, I want him but also don’t want to ruin this awesome mans career😂

[@ShinefortheCam]

He'll be fine in cincy. They have plenty of weapons , all they need is a couple good oline at guard & right tackle. Jonah William's will be his blind side protector.

[@PurpleeTv]

Joe Burrow throwing for 400 on Saturday

[@gunroe3183]

WHS no 370

[@kirksingletary3788]

401

[@TheJoec2005]

go to miami

[@samp1117]

A YANKEE... LOL

[@michaelnewbill3438]

Jalen will show you how to ball

[@blockhead1402]

😂😂😂

[@victordasilva5255]

Ahh the liberal talking point....what would a ESPN interview be without this ?

[@LillyMelody01]

Fill me in please

[@MONSTERMATT-rw6lb]

Best college qb gonnna go to the worst team in the nfl

[@treyday572]

MONSTER. MATT like every number 1 draft pick ever.

[@bengals098558]

Exactly lol.

[@utopia4056]

You sound like a good dude im gonna be sorry when we beat yall on saturday

[@bigbum4916]

LSU is the darling of CFB this season, like the cubs in 2016. DISGUSTING

[@kirksingletary3788]

Its cause of the sudden and extremely successful change they made. I mean its impressive to turn a program around like that in a year

[@hunterpickard1297]

But yet they are undefeated...

[@derwake1]

He is product of a system and SEC defenses that can’t stop anyone. Just like all other big 12 successful QBs like Mahomes, Mayfield, Or Murray. Ohhh, now that one sec team has a good offense it’s because the offense is great. Not because defense is bad...hahahaha haha hahahaha . Welcome to the big 12 SEC. We were an entire DECADE ahead of you

[@morganfreeman6504]

Hahaha a Texas tech fan lol 😂

[@c15shull]

May I remind you of December 29, 2015?

[@AlphaDwg]

you have some serious SEC insecurity

[@theFPbros123]

derwake what planet do you live on dude

[@huntertrum3658]

is this a bad shitpost

[@speciesspecialist2789]

Fact:LSU cheated in every game this season ...BOOMER.

[@tomgilbert2827]

Cheating, that’s the most stupidest comment I’ve ever heard. What a stupid thing to say, you need to immediately put your pipe down and check yourself into a rehab facility.

[@jamesmagee5542]

Was given the Heisman Trophy he didn't earn it 5 years 1 SEC CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP. Jalen Hurts better quarterback 1 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 2 different CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP SEC and BIG 12 another Doug Flutie and Baker Mayfield

[@cameroncam803]

I mean. The heisman is a YEARLY award. Who had the better year?? Exactly.

[@samlawlor7898]

Laughable

[@maizewindu.4827]

Lol james not quite sure what ur going on about. The only thing jalen did better than burrow was rushing yards - that's it. As an Ou fan jalen did not deserve to win it when burrow clearly outperformed everyone else.

[@donovanthibodeaux9781]

I would be embarrassed to type such garbage no one deserves it more than Joe.

[@bobsacamanno5123]

Ez dude, better go read how/why the award is given. “The most outstanding player in college football ANNUALLY showing perseverance, hard work” etc.... not a player has done wat he has all year. Sry.