LSU QB Joe Burrow's exclusive ESPN interview ahead of matchup vs. Alabama | SportsCenter

LSU Tigers quarterback Joe Burrow sits down with Marty Smith to discuss the upcoming matchup against the Alabama Crimson Tide, taking the reigns of LSU's revamped offense and his chances of winning the Heisman Trophy.
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[@deontegrant6650]

I like Joe Burrow, he doesn't hide squat. He's straight up. Ohio kid

[@deontegrant6650]

@Tommy Bain Exactly! Ain't it refreshing to finally see someone that prudent playing sports 😂. He's my favorite beside Justin Fields

[@thereal2tmhighlights299]

ohio? even more reason for bengals to tank for him

[@thatsright4194]

@Tommy Bain I think companies like Gillette and Walmart could learn a lot from this kid. Always better to toe the line this way you don't get admonished by either side.

[@jsm530]

@@deontegrant6650 buckeyes. Ftw

[@forrestbump2386]

Hey I’m not lieing but I knew him before he played collage football I went to his high school games!

[@craig9605]

8:50 “I think the universal language is toughness and hard work” 👏

[@WaldenSpawn]

Wise words from a young man

[@anthonyjarzemoski5429]

Geaux Tigers , roll turds roll down the toilet bowl

[@Mind35]

@@anthonyjarzemoski5429 hahaha YOU DON'T HAVE A QB THATS NAMED JOE

[@tomblount5635]

As a Bama fan, this young man has it all together. It's going to be nerve racking but you have to admire this Young Man's toughness and commitment. Best wishes Joe B.

[@joi8674]

Crazy respect. I'm from Maine and I have no idea how important these college games are. I'm assuming quite important. So I'm from maine saying Roll Tide.

[@chewie2299]

I have no words for Joe. His name should say enough. Yes he’s confident but yet so humble An if anyone knocks on this young man your a bitter soul. This is Football at its best

[@JP-oc6qr]

Great job by Marty Smith knowing his subject. "Why is it so hard to win in Tuscaloosa?" "I don't know. I've never been there"

[@VonBluesman]

Joe is a great human being and athlete. LSU is blessed to have him as a player and student representing the school. I love his work ethic, determination, and leadership. Go TIGERS !!!

[@joshnoel9435]

VonBluesman GEAUX*

[@mrmvps5735]

@@joshnoel9435 Go or Geaux does it matter?

[@magneto3055]

definitely a great role model for generations to come. Rtr!

[@mrmvps5735]

@@magneto3055 let's have a good game Geaux Tigers

[@magneto3055]

@@mrmvps5735 ❤

[@athanasiusjames1]

Articulate, humble, hardworking, skilful, inspiring. An impressive young man. This fellow Ohio boy, now in Brussels, Belgium, will be pulling for you, Saturday.

[@DavidWilson-vx9ux]

I'm a Bama fan but you gotta admit, Joe is a class act..

[@TigerJake2007]

And I have to admit that was a classy post.

[@TigerJake2007]

And I have to admit that was a classy post.

[@robertwhite3350]

Love this guy man, I wouldn't want anyone else carrying LSU and Louisiana on their back than my man right here. True stand up guy and is the epitome of what it means to be an LSU tiger. I'm fired up for this weekend it's the first time in a long time that I truly think we can beat Bama. Geaux Tiggaazz!! As coach O would say....

[@mambabite5420]

I'm a nole fan but love lsu the mystique is jus awesome geux tigers👌💪✌✊

[@maxtew6521]

Bama fan here, but this guy's credentials speak for themselves, stellar season. And you've gotta love Coach O. That guy's awesome. Good luck to y'all. RTR!

[@maxtew6521]

@Very Fake News Well, alrighty, sir. This should be my last comment on this thread. Take it easy, fella! 👍

[@micahturner6239]

Max Tew don’t mind those morons, all us LSU fans aren’t senseless dickheads. It was a good game and fun to watch.

[@maxtew6521]

@@micahturner6239 Agreed. I'd love to see Bama (at their best) win it all, but our secondary was just checked out. There were dropped passes and busted plays, penalties and temper tantrums. We deserved that loss. LSU and Ohio State seem to be the two it'll come down to. LSU played well, their fans should be proud. On to MSU! RTR!!

[@shannon1664]

"We're gonna be as good as we wanna be." Not "we deserve this", or "our talent will win", etc etc. Class act with a great outlook on the game.

[@Malitubee]

Who left this boy home alone

[@codyjboudreaux]

Haha

[@sdorsain85]

😭😭😭

[@powderwigwoodenteethmf5037]

😂 dead

[@sandlapper9714]

Keviiiiiiinnnnnnnnnnn!!!!

[@onesonofjacob]

damnit I was boutta make a comment like this😂😂😂

[@chrisbarras3908]

He just interviewed the Heisman trophy winner for 2019

[@justinbuckeyefirm5790]

Love ya Joe! Buckeye Nation is pulling for ya! Go Tigers!

[@mikestanley4457]

LSU vs OSU for the Ship and Burrow, Fields, Dobbins, and Young for Heisman finalists. That is the dream

[@JON21782]

But when u wake up we all know it’s gonna be Clemson vs Alabama 😂😂😂😂 Ohio hasn’t played anyone one loss and Oklahoma back in

[@mikestanley4457]

JON21782 Clemson blows this year and Bama has one of the worst strength of schedules thus far. Last few weeks of the season Bama and OSU have pretty equal schedules (if they both make their conference ships). I think Clemson has no shot this year

[@zacharyhewlett4648]

JON21782, Ohio State is 3rd in Strength of Record. Your comment is irrelevant.

[@TomThePokeKid]

Hasn’t played anyone? 3 top twenty schools says different. Clemson, Bama? Those two schools haven’t played anyone.

[@jaeaustin7362]

Best QB in LSU history

[@connorlooney586]

Tua and Burrow are easily the two most stand up guys in the game rn.

[@mcat3309]

Good guys, great talents.

[@drewbullet1318]

LSU vs Bama is the game of the year. Whoever’s defense holds up is gonna win. Who ever causes those turnovers But you gotta give credit were credit is due LSU is legit we always have been minus a quarter back give LSU a quarterback and this is the results

[@terryfonz4603]

Well we had a couple cannon arm QBs but we were not ever in 5 receiver offenses though like this one! So Matt Flynn plated NFL threw 5 TDs for GB , Zach Mett Jared Lee these guys had cannons could jab e done well in this offense. But we ran 1-2 receiver routes back then

[@tyranburnside5364]

Peyton Lee I’m a Alabama fan and you are LSU fan I respect that comment see you on Saturday 🏈

[@drewbullet1318]

terry fonz This is good for LSU recruitment. I’m sorry I have to say this I never was the biggest Les Miles fan though I respected him.. This Coaching staff is starting to look more like LSU football and some extra! Talent has never been a issue with LSU watch draft day I can’t keep up with how many Recruits go pro from LSU.

[@tyranburnside5364]

Peyton Lee all facts this is gonna be the real game of the century president trump is gonna be at the game 😂😂

[@drewbullet1318]

Tyran Burnside Probably gonna have as many views as the playoffs. I don’t see Clemson doing much Ohio is a legit team sucks one has to lose but if one team loses in the sec it doesn’t mean they’re out not putting my money against bama losing to anybody else but LSU but auburn has done it before they’d love to upset bama. Personally I don’t even see that happening even in Tua is out I’ve said since auburn vs Oregon Bo is over rated I have money on him getting replaced if he doesn’t step up next year. I mean auburn would be in this conversation if they had a quarter back their loses all come From his role

[@BamaBlitz14]

This young man has earned my respect. Roll Tide!!

[@missourimanful]

Terrific interview! You can easily see why Joe Burrow is a winner. Total dedication, total preparation, confident but not arrogant, excited about opportunity to play a team like Bama, etc. Go LSU!!

[@peterpiperspickles5810]

And he came through HUGE today!!!! Burrow definitely is the heisman!!!!

[@bibo3373]

LSU fan since 1957, so glad Joe is at LSU and clicks with the coaches.

[@austin8030]

I’m an Oklahoma fan, but I have a lot of respect for this guy. He’s a great player, and he carries himself well off the field. I think he’s the heisman winner this year.

[@drewrockwell8000]

Depends on this game and tua stats for rest of year

[@badapdose89]

Joe Burrow has always been the truth. I always rooted for him when he was a buckeye. I wanted him to start over Haskins. They gave it to Haskins based on his performance against Michigan, and Joe was hurt at the time or it would have been his moment against Michigan. But it all worked out in the end. Joe is having a monster yr at LSU and I believe he’ll be the first QB taken in the draft. His teammates at OSU said he was the next Tom Brady. I believe it.

[@austin8030]

Badapdose 89 he’s definitely legit. He handles pressure well and his ball placement is excellent. He’s also a great leader on the team. I believe his leadership is why LSU is undefeated and I think his leadership will carry the Tigers to a W on Saturday. But that’s just my opinion.

[@peytonstamper97]

Hard to believe Haskins and Joe weren’t good enough to start over JT

[@unapologeticallyafrikan9862]

They were young pups at that time geesh

[@chadmilligan7497]

They were young players then playing time makes a difference three years later.

[@doublebread2218]

Urban meyer likes players that are at athletic peak at 19yrs old..funny..ohio st has owned Michigan last 15 yrs but way more michigan players make it in nfl..

[@brentl.p.hughes2035]

@@doublebread2218 You are wrong. Ohio St. has the second most active players in the NFL. Easy to find the truth. Go Buckeyes

[@doublebread2218]

@@brentl.p.hughes2035 dammit..thought id get away with that part..all other facts tho. Go BLUE

[@markjefferson2434]

One thing is almost 90% for sure, Miami will Draft one of these QBs in this game lol

[@MultiKool13]

I hope it's Tua 💀

[@markjefferson2434]

@@MultiKool13 Why lol? They both are that dude! If we don't get any of them, I say wait for Trevor.

[@MultiKool13]

@@markjefferson2434 b/c I'm an LSU fan who doesn't wanna see Joe go to a franchise that wasted Dan Marino's career

[@markjefferson2434]

@@MultiKool13 That's true. But this is a different era in Miami. It's a new day. And if you wanna get technical; lol Pittsburgh wasted Marino! They should've drafted him.

[@andrewlawless433]

@@MultiKool13 Wasted career? Dude was the passing yardage and TD leader several times, won awards almost annually, many post season appearances, set records that stood for more than 30 years and got inducted into the HOF. Are you new?

[@oeheaven]

As an Alabama fan I like this kid I have been critical of him but he has changed a lot This year from last year there is always hype around the so called best quarterbacks no matter who you go for and no one knows where your qb is going to end up. But I am looking forward to Saturday I love close physical football and there are no better opponents than the teams out on the field this Saturday this year.

[@terryfonz4603]

Honestly he had the ability last year. 2 problems his dropped pass percentage was through the roof the receivers were young and as a fan they dropped a bunch!!! Then end of year his completion percentage went above 60 so it was there they really dropped a bunch! Finally young receivers matured through the year. Now we see a mature team with the right scheme!

[@terryfonz4603]

I don’t mean above 60 for the year but if you take last 4 games just those stats including bowl game the percent went way up!! I remember all the crucial 3 rd downs and long that were in the hands! The TD passes in the numbers that they were dropping. Even in last years scheme he would have done a lot better with mature receivers because he was putting the ball on the money all year! W As fans we were pulling our hair out!!

[@tomblount5635]

Bingo, totally agree

[@31titan70]

Nah its the system that the nfl coach came in and install you can put anybody back there and they flush just like oklahoma system putting up crazy numbers but a total bust qbs in the nfl

[@sparks1792]

31TITAN lol clearly don’t know what you talking about Kyler has wins with the cardinals so not a bust baker in his second year with a first year head coach can’t call him a bust you don’t know what you talking about

[@johnlucas6901]

Burrow may come across as cocky to some, but I think he's just very self aware.

[@mcat3309]

confident

[@waynelagarde7956]

Man I love Joe Burrow and LSU. Go Tigers!

[@darkkeg4217]

He is almost impossible to hate

[@WillAyeAmNot]

He does have a very punchable face though lol. LSU just won btw, great game

[@MsMrapplepie]

Will Gomes I mean, you can love and hate it. He reminds me of the kid from home alone except he played football instead of drugs

[@Mr.Consitution]

Solid interview!!!!

[@perfectpenguin87]

Joe buckeye nation is rooting for you in this game

[@d3j051]

What a great interview. Burrow and Tua are both so special both as talents and leaders. As an LSU fan, I believe Burrow can do it along with the other leaders on this team even though I have to give Bama a bit of an edge in overall talent.

[@KwikkyKiwi]

Louise Mitchell Well said, buddy. I know on the field we’re rivals, but this Alabama fan can say with all honesty that I don’t respect any other football program the way I respect LSU. I’d never heard Joe speak before this video, and I’ve gotta say I am a big fan now. He’s the clear front runner for the Heisman, probably the #1 overall draft pick too. Here’s to a big time showdown this Saturday! How lucky are we to get to watch this go down? Roll Tide!

[@morganfreeman6504]

@@KwikkyKiwi as an lsu fan, tua is special talent too

[@d3j051]

@@KwikkyKiwi Like Morgan says below, LSU has great respect for Tua as a person and as a QB. I'm no expert, but I see no major flaws in either QB they can read, pass or run with great efficiency and lead. Whichever QB outduals the other will likely win the Heisman and be the 1st pick. Might just an emotional feeling but I think Burrow will win this matchup

[@bookiebrown7012e]

Bama couldn't f iui ck with lsu this year buddy Louisiana stand up

[@buckeyebeezy829]

Love Joe Burrow. So glad to him have so much success at LSU. Can't speak for all of Buckeye Nation, but I wish him all the luck in the world going forward. There's only one game I wouldn't root for him in.

[@blakemarkowski3794]

I can’t explain why but he reminds me of a young Lieutenant Dan 😂

[@TimmyMadeThis]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@andymayeuxproductions]

Dude 💀💀💀💀

[@j.foster1560]

Great young man, Joe you will always be a Buckeye in my mind. Best of luck this Saturday against Alabama.

[@santiagoc9962]

Great mentality by the kid, hope to see him put on a great performance

[@loganb.768]

This guy is something special...

[@225holysmoke]

So proud of you Jeauxx in being such a great leader to such a great team. You deserve every lick of that Alabama Victorty! Congrats you earned it bud!

[@codyjboudreaux]

Good interview!

[@alshalakaed857]

I'm a old Bama fan .but I like this kid .he may be the one! This is what a hard worker to make his goal's looks like !

[@StephenAku]

A completely, wonderfully, real interview with a remarkably fine young man and true individual/teammate champion!

[@dbundick]

Love this guy!!

[@shanemarcotte2062]

Jeaux is the real deal! much respect for him! Geaux Tigers!!

[@t.j.jernigan5409]

Big Alabama fan here but I like this kid. I like how he handles himself on and off the field.

[@1blastman]

Universal language: toughness and Hard work - so true.

[@dishrod3516]

Chill bumps!! Wow I love his attitude

[@theblackdog2399]

What a killer interview. Great job Marty Smith.

[@MakaiMauka]

Future star and future coach!

[@jusanothacritik3116]

This game is gonna be one to remember.

[@southernpatriot9135]

Love this kid! 🐅🐅🐅🐅🐅

[@JB88-]

Joe and Tua are both class acts and will represent their teams with hard work and grit come 2:30 tomorrow. Hope my Bama Boys win but LSU have a great team. Can't wait!

[@mrmvps5735]

I think LSU wins in a good game

[@softtears6775]

I mean you have a LSU logo, ofc you think their going to win.

[@brandonr2188]

@@softtears6775 He was right though

[@mrmvps5735]

@Andrewsion 1 ty

[@dinoaplz]

Love this guy!

[@zeusdeuce7438]

Should have called this segment 435 questions with Marty Smith 😆

[@jsalterxpress.2480]

It’s mind boggling how the completely new offense started from day one hitting on all cylinders. Hardly a hiccup. From the coaches drawing it up to Burrow and Co. pulling it off is history making. We Tiger fans and LSU as a whole are truly blessed. Geaux Tigers!

[@SafeGuardYourSoul]

amen J!

[@ajsampson1042]

Too bad that all goes out the window when burrow leaves

[@SafeGuardYourSoul]

@@ajsampson1042 LSU has several good QBs coming in and with this new offence, elite QBs will be coming. O has got the recruiting going on.

[@johnfoster6706]

Joe Burrow is lights out. All the time. He put the Fighting in the Tigers. Love coach O. So happy for him . Buckeye fan living in SoCal. So happy for those guys.

[@bobbyposey4123]

Joe Burrow is as real as it gets and I'm so happy to see him playing at such a high level. I hate it didn't work out at Ohio State but I glad it's working out at LSU. Marty Smith is by far my favorite reporter and in my opinion he's the best in the business! Great Interview!

[@youngmoneyd1131]

Joe burrow for heisman

[@mikefix9724]

Joe Cool and Cool Joe! Gotta like him.

[@artofvalor9396]

One of the best QB's out there. Gonna give Bama fits but Bama seems to find enough toughness and grit to overcome. HUGH HUGH HUGE game this Saturday! Two extremely talented, well coached and storied programs clash on one of the best stages in college football. I'll be pulling for Bama but I have nothing but respect for Burrow and this LSU team.

[@1timothy27]

Short/long term number one spot up for grabs.

[@judemiller]

That is a special young man.

[@jerryky2580]

Marty what a great interview you're the man

[@LuvGQ]

You forget how young these players are ... then you see all those rubberband bracelets and remember these are just kids... gonna be a great game

[@Saidakine]

I’m from Ohio originally , My family is there and my Brother watched Burrow in HS when he was 2 time Mr Ohio. I lived in Baton Rouge and fell in love with food and culture, went to the tailgate parties as well. I have been putting pepper and Cajun spices on my food ever since. Ohio food is very bland. The people were great too. I know Burrow is enjoying himself. I even had a Cajun girlfriend from Houma.

[@Integra00]

Saidakine Louisiana’s different man . You know what the tigers are in BR ✊🏼

[@Saidakine]

Carson Wells I’m aware. I also lived in Shreveport, I prefer Baton Rouge area.

[@JULIOGARCIA-pr6wt]

Joe superman burrow. Were proud of you joe. From an Ohio state fan. Go joe

[@NumberSpace]

If only every ESPN interviewer could be as down to earth and relatable as Marty.

[@marcosmercedesn]

He got it done today, big time

[@bryonscheffel7780]

Buckeye nation rooting for LSU! We live this kid. Geaux Tigers!!! Until we meet in the playoffs...then screw you guys!

[@chewie2299]

Play to win the game that’s all u can do GEAUX 🐅 TIGER BAIT. 2 great teams an I’ll not hate just cheer for mine. LSU LSU LSU LSU LSU

[@mrmvps5735]

LSU

[@tylerfolse5098]

If they beat Alabama he’ll win the heisman for sure.

[@Ranger.TomGunna]

Well I'd say he locked up the Heisman Trophy today

[@dustycorner6600]

Nice I agree and he deserves the Heisman

[@kerrywhitmore7997]

I've watch Joe play sonce his sophomore year in highschool. Best QB in the country. Hands down. He has the Heisman locked up

[@luv3daysgrace1]

I have to admit I love Joe! Massive respect for him. Who dey!

[@WarNvrChanges]

Bama fan here. I’d be lying if I didn’t say I’m a little worried about them Tigers. Tua should be ready to go by game time but if I’m being honest here he hasn’t played very well in big time games since the Bama vs Georgia title game. We shall see come Saturday, ROLL TIDE!!!!

[@alonzomcdowell2647]

The sky is the limit for this kid. Go Joe........

[@graciecormier9621]

This kid is gonna put us back on the map after this Saturday LSU will never be underrated again

[@dominicklicciardi]

Jugular Joe going elephant hunting!

[@3VOLdude]

Man is it just me or does Joe Burrow kinda look like Macaulay Culkin?😂

[@yigyountry]

His personality seems a little different but he does seem confident and honest

[@thefreakyrobber0]

That's my Quarterback 'T.O. voice' 😢😢😢 Beat Bama Saturday and you'll never have to pay for anything ever again in Louisiana.

[@haevans]

Burrow for heisman 🐐

[@sameeremdad458]

He looks like Macaulay Culkin

[@codyjboudreaux]

Dude thank you. I love him though.

[@RyanCooperSupporter]

when Culkin was a kid. Drugs took a toll on what he looks like now

[@RBDinNC]

Unfortunately for us, he throws a whole lot better. Roll Tide.

[@jaquan541]

Bob D 😂😂😂

[@JTKAG]

How did the last 30 seconds of this interview not make the cut to air on game day?

[@windowsvistasuxalot]

That Home Alone kid turned out all right 👍👏

[@adrianbriscoe7261]

L.S.U baby!!! Upset alert!!!

[@batmandeltaforce]

I appreciate that Burrow was given the questions beforehand... but still he has good answers:)

[@TomThePokeKid]

That’s all sports interviews.

[@peytonstamper97]

Great to see former Buckeyes succeeding

[@AmIGoingToDie]

I like this kid a lot. Makes it hard to cheer against LSU. But Roll Tide!!! We are watching history with the things Nick Saban is doing with that program.

[@The1bangladesh1]

A classy guy!

[@afternoontiger9319]

Let's go JOE JUGULAR BURROW! Put the whole nation on ya back and CATCH. THIS. DUB.

[@donnaalbrit4125]

LOVE my Quarterback, LOVE my Team!! GEAUX JEAUX, GEAUX TIGERS!!💜💛💜💛

[@thomasmckenzie4584]

Joe Burrow just locked up the Heisman today. He is miles better than Tua.

[@wrath1785]

Les Miles?

[@terryleblanc6868]

Man , it's one thing to be a loyal fan, .. it's another thing to get to know the mind and heart of players , like watching Joe in this video.. my blood is now turning very purple.! I bet it's a bit purple in many football fans all across the country..

[@arellano7142]

JOE -“ I’m fired up “ Joes Face “ 😶”

[@notoriousyoutuber]

he’s the next star QB

[@IGOTGAMEAJ]

kid is a leader and has the IT factor..He's going to look great in a Dolphins uniform

[@jsm530]

He has big brains. His head is so tall.

[@miajane3878]

Who dat 💪 nation Go Joe💛💜💛🏈🏈

[@michaelsokell8302]

Such a beast! But roll tide

[@ajz675]

Let's GEAUX Joe!

[@JP-wg4uo]

LSU 💜💛💜💛💜💛💜

[@MrBeast9000]

good luck john