Two years ago, Joe Burrow was a third-string quarterback at Ohio State.
On Monday night, he capped off one of the most dominant seasons in college football history with a near-perfect performance against Clemson in the College Football Playoff national championship game.
Burrow finished the game with 521 total yards and six total touchdowns to lead his team to the national title.
He didn't do it in a Buckeye uniform, but he still had the support of his former Buckeye teammates the whole way.
Extramly happy for Joe. Well deserved and EARNED!
— Cardale Jones (@CJ1two) January 14, 2020
Joe Quarterback
— Marshon Lattimore (@shonrp2) January 14, 2020
This picture legendary https://t.co/G4c22UK0xF
— Marshon Lattimore (@shonrp2) January 14, 2020
@Joe_Burrow10 you deserve it all and more brotha!
— Ezekiel Elliott (@EzekielElliott) January 14, 2020
playing with Joe, watching how Joe worked, knowing the person Joe is...
— TATE MARTELL (@TheTateMartell) January 14, 2020
HE EARNED EVERYTHING THAT CAME TO HIM THIS SEASON!
CONGRATS BROTHA! @Joe_Burrow10
Soon #1 Pick https://t.co/IERX6f8nwH
— Michael Thomas (@Cantguardmike) January 14, 2020
We already got fitted for em @Joe_Burrow10
— Terry McLaurin (@TheTerry_25) January 14, 2020
Joe Burrow just had one heck of a football season. He just cemented his name as one of the greats. Great story. Dont give up on yourself.
— Dionte' (@DionteSays) January 14, 2020
I hope Im not gassing because thats my dawg but this is the greatest single season for a college QB ever right?
— Stephen Collier (@S13Collier) January 14, 2020
That it wasn't just limited to his former teammates, former players from multiple different generations came out in support of Burrow.
Shoutout to joe borrow for breaking our woody Hayes curse!!! We for sure can get Clemson now
— Jared Sullinger Sr. (@Jared_Sully0) January 14, 2020
If you aint @Joe_Burrow10 fan after this season, then I dont know you. Dude has balled out all year! Nothing but respect!
— Cam Heyward (@CamHeyward) January 14, 2020
Boy that @Joe_Burrow10 movie gonna be
— Cam Heyward (@CamHeyward) January 14, 2020
National Champion Joe Burrow. You deserve this my brother. No one can ever take that ring from you.
— Dustin Fox (@DustinFox37) January 14, 2020
And you guys got mad at me for putting Joe Burrow on my top 5 Buckeyes of the decade list...
— Joey Lane (@JoeySmoke14) January 14, 2020
Hey @LSUfootball this should be your first option for the @Joe_Burrow10 statue outside Death Valley... Legends Never Die. pic.twitter.com/fqRFQhp9pG
— Jake ballard (@TheJakeBallard) January 14, 2020
This is insane https://t.co/94bMBlCRUx
— Sam Thompson (@SlamIAm12) January 14, 2020
Burrow finished the season with a 76.3 percent completion percentage, throwing for 5,671 yards and 60 touchdowns and just six interceptions. He finishes the season with a 204.7 passer rating, becoming the first player in history to break 200 on the season.
Now, with Burrow likely the No. 1 pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, it's looking like he'll be returning to the Buckeye State to play for the Cincinnati Bengals.
