With less than half the regular season in the books, LSU senior quarterback Joe Burrow continues his climb up the school's all-time passing lists.
Burrow threw for five scores for the third time in five games in Saturday's 42-6 pounding of Utah State and now has 22 passing touchdowns for the season.
In Saturday's 42-6 win over Utah State, LSU's offense was as slow and methodical as the pockets of fans who meandered into Tiger Stadium for t…
Before this season, only one other quarterback to wear an LSU uniform, Zach Mettenberger, had five touchdown passes in a game in the first 125 years of the program.
With his five touchdowns, Burrow is now tied for third for the most passing scores in a season in school history with Mettenberger, who did it in 2013, and Tommy Hodson, who had 22 in 1989.
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The school record of 28 is jointly held by JaMarcus Russell (2006) and Matt Mauck (2003).
With 16 touchdowns in 2018, Burrow now has 38 for his career. That puts him in fourth place behind Hodson (69), Russell (52) and Herb Tyler (37).
In what has to this point felt like a surreal LSU football season, Saturday’s game with Utah State may have been the most unnatural moment of all.
LSU SINGLE-SEASON PASSING TDs
- 28 — JaMarcus Russell (2006), Matt Mauck (2003)
- 22 — Tommy Hodson (1989)
- 22 — *Joe Burrow (2019), Zach Mettenberger (2015), Tommy Hodson (1989)
- 21 — Matt Flynn (2007)
- 19 — Tommy Hodson (1986)
- 18 — Herb Tyler (1998), Rohan Davey (2001)
- 17 — Jordan Jefferson (2009), Josh Booty (2000), Alan Risher (1982)
LSU CAREER PASSING TDs
- 69 — Tommy Hodson (1986-89)
- 52 — JaMarcus Russell (2004-06)
- 40 — Herb Tyler (1995-98)
- 38 — *Joe Burrow (2018-present)
- 37 — Matt Mauck (2001-03)
- 35 — Zach Mettenberger (2011-13)
- 34 — Jordan Jefferson (2008-11), Jamie Howard (1992-95)
- 32 — Jarrett Lee (2008-11)
- 31 — Matt Flynn (2004-07), Alan Risher (1980-82)
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) carries the ball past Utah State safety Cash Gilliam (5) and LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (22) in the first half, Saturday, October 5, 2019, at LSU's Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.
- STAFF PHOTO BY HILARY SCHEINUK
LSU head coach Ed Orgeron greets LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) as he comes off the field following the touchdown in the first half against Utah State, Saturday, October 5, 2019, at LSU's Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.
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LSU defensive end Neil Farrell Jr. (92) celebrates with LSU nose tackle Siaki Ika (62), LSU linebacker KÕLavon Chaisson (18) and LSU safety JaCoby Stevens (3) after sacking Utah State quarterback Jordan Love in the first half, Saturday, October 5, 2019, at LSU's Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.
- STAFF PHOTO BY HILARY SCHEINUK
LSU running back John Emery Jr. (4) celebrates after scoring in the first half against Utah State, Saturday, October 5, 2019, at LSU's Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La. Emery's touchdown was called back following a holding penalty on LSU tight end Thaddeus Moss.
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LSU wide receiver Derrick Dillon (19) celebrates with LSU running back John Emery Jr. (4) after Emery scored in the first half against Utah State, Saturday, October 5, 2019, at LSU's Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La. Emery's touchdown was called back following a holding penalty on LSU tight end Thaddeus Moss.
- STAFF PHOTO BY HILARY SCHEINUK
LSU linebacker Jacob Phillips (6) and LSU linebacker Damone Clark (35) stop Utah State running back Gerold Bright (1) on the carry in the first half, Saturday, October 5, 2019, at LSU's Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.
- STAFF PHOTO BY HILARY SCHEINUK
LSU quarterback Myles Brennan (15) hands the ball off to LSU running back Chris Curry (24) in the second half of the Tigers' 42-6 win over the Aggies, Saturday, October 5, 2019, at LSU's Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.
- STAFF PHOTO BY HILARY SCHEINUK
LSU running back Tyrion Davis-Price (3) runs the ball past Utah State safety Sam Lockett (37) in the second half of the Tigers' 42-6 win over the Aggies, Saturday, October 5, 2019, at LSU's Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.
- STAFF PHOTO BY HILARY SCHEINUK
LSU linebacker KÕLavon Chaisson (18) pushes back on Utah State offensive lineman Karter Shaw (65) in the second half of the Tigers' 42-6 win over the Aggies, Saturday, October 5, 2019, at LSU's Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.
- STAFF PHOTO BY HILARY SCHEINUK
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) celebrates with LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (22) after scoring in the second half of the Tigers' 42-6 win over the Aggies, Saturday, October 5, 2019, at LSU's Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.
- STAFF PHOTO BY HILARY SCHEINUK
LSU tight end Thaddeus Moss (81) points to the sky as he celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the second half of the Tigers' 42-6 win over the Aggies, Saturday, October 5, 2019, at LSU's Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.
- STAFF PHOTO BY HILARY SCHEINUK
LSU safety Grant Delpit (7) is surrounded by LSU safety Cameron Lewis (31), LSU linebacker Patrick Queen (8) and LSU safety JaCoby Stevens (3) after making an interception in the second half of the Tigers' 42-6 win over the Aggies, Saturday, October 5, 2019, at LSU's Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.
- STAFF PHOTO BY HILARY SCHEINUK
LSU running back Tyrion Davis-Price (3) carries past Utah State safety Sam Lockett (37) in the second half of the Tigers' 42-6 win over the Aggies, Saturday, October 5, 2019, at LSU's Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.
- STAFF PHOTO BY HILARY SCHEINUK
LSU defensive end Justin Thomas (93) charges through the line between Utah State offensive lineman Karter Shaw (65) and Utah State offensive lineman Jacob South (78) in the second half of the Tigers' 42-6 win over the Aggies, Saturday, October 5, 2019, at LSU's Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.
- STAFF PHOTO BY HILARY SCHEINUK
Umpire Stan Weihe goes down during the play as LSU wide receiver Racey McMath (17) is pulled down by Utah State cornerback Cam Lampkin (18) in the second half of the Tigers' 42-6 win over the Aggies, Saturday, October 5, 2019, at LSU's Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.
- STAFF PHOTO BY HILARY SCHEINUK
Utah State wide receiver Derek Wright (83) leaps over LSU defensive back Maurice Hampton Jr. (14) on the stop in the second half of the Tigers' 42-6 win over the Aggies, Saturday, October 5, 2019, at LSU's Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.
- STAFF PHOTO BY HILARY SCHEINUK
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) looks at his hands after making a circus catch for a first down as LSU wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) comes up to celebrate the catch during the first half of LSU's football game against Utah State at Tiger Stadium Saturday Oct. 5, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La.
- STAFF PHOTO BY BILL FEIG
LSU quarterback Myles Brennan (15) runs the ball as Utah State linebacker Kevin Meitzenheimer (33) moves in to make the stop during the first half of LSU's football game against Utah State at Tiger Stadium Saturday Oct. 5, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La.
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LSU tight end Thaddeus Moss (81) recovers the fumble by LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (22) on the goal line during the first half of LSU's football game against Utah State at Tiger Stadium Saturday Oct. 5, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La.
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LSU safety Eric Monroe (11) runs into Utah State punter Pierce Callister (49) as LSU wide receiver Jontre Kirklin (13) watces, right, during the first half of LSU's football game against Utah State at Tiger Stadium Saturday Oct. 5, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La.
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Utah State defensive end Nick Heninger (42) attempts to make the stop on LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (22) during the first half of LSU's football game against Utah State at Tiger Stadium Saturday Oct. 5, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La.
- STAFF PHOTO BY BILL FEIG
LSU cornerback Kristian Fulton (1) breaks up the pass to Utah State wide receiver Deven Thompkins (13) during the first half of LSU's football game against Utah State at Tiger Stadium Saturday Oct. 5, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La.
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LSU head coach Ed Orgeron, right, celebrats the stopping play of LSU defensive end Neil Farrell Jr. (92) and LSU linebacker Damone Clark (35) during the first half of LSU's football game against Utah State at Tiger Stadium Saturday Oct. 5, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La.
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LSU defensive end Neil Farrell Jr. (92) makes the sack tackle on Utah State quarterback Jordan Love (10) for a loss during the first half of LSU's football game against Utah State at Tiger Stadium Saturday Oct. 5, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La.
- STAFF PHOTO BY BILL FEIG
Scott Wester, President and CEO of OLOL, left, is at midfield with Dayton Suire, 15, and Drake Suire, 13, for the pre-game coin flip before the first half of LSU's football game against Utah State at Tiger Stadium Saturday Oct. 5, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La.
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LSU running back Tyrion Davis-Price (3) runs the ball as Utah State defensive end Tipa Galeai (10) gives chase during the first half of LSU's football game against Utah State at Tiger Stadium Saturday Oct. 5, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La.
- STAFF PHOTO BY BILL FEIG
Utah State safety Cash Gilliam (5) can only watch after missing the tackle as LSU tight end Thaddeus Moss (81) scores on the pass play during the second half of LSU's football game against Utah State at Tiger Stadium Saturday Oct. 5, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La.
- STAFF PHOTO BY BILL FEIG
LSU tight end Stephen Sullivan (10) signals touchdown as LSU tight end Thaddeus Moss (81) crosses into the end zone for a touchdown catch and run during the second half of LSU's football game against Utah State at Tiger Stadium Saturday Oct. 5, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La.
- STAFF PHOTO BY BILL FEIG
Utah State running back Enoch Nawahine (27) is swarmed by, from left, LSU's defensive end Justin Thomas (93), linebacker Damone Clark (35), defensive lineman Joseph Evans (94) and linebacker Andre Anthony (46) during the second half of LSU's football game against Utah State at Tiger Stadium Saturday Oct. 5, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La. LSU won 42-6.
- STAFF PHOTO BY BILL FEIG
Utah State safety Cash Gilliam (5) can only watch after missing the tackle as LSU tight end Thaddeus Moss (81) scores on the pass play during the second half of LSU's football game against Utah State at Tiger Stadium Saturday Oct. 5, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La.
- STAFF PHOTO BY BILL FEIG
Utah State running back Enoch Nawahine (27) is wrapped up by LSU defensive end Justin Thomas (93) as LSU linebacker Damone Clark (35) moves in to help if needed during the second half of LSU's football game against Utah State at Tiger Stadium Saturday Oct. 5, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La. LSU won 42-6.
- STAFF PHOTO BY BILL FEIG
LSU safety Grant Delpit (7) pulls in an interception in front of Utah State wide receiver Savon Scarver (11) during the second half of LSU's football game against Utah State at Tiger Stadium Saturday Oct. 5, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La. LSU won 42-6.
- STAFF PHOTO BY BILL FEIG
LSU head coach Ed Orgeron, left, and Utah State head coach Gary Andersen, right, meet at midfield after the second half of LSU's football game against Utah State at Tiger Stadium Saturday Oct. 5, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La. LSU won 42-6.
- STAFF PHOTO BY BILL FEIG
Colton Moore, 9, and Kelly Orgeron hold up an LSU sign as LSU head coach Ed Orgeron sings the alma mater with his players after the second half of LSU's football game against Utah State at Tiger Stadium Saturday Oct. 5, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La. LSU won 42-6.
- STAFF PHOTO BY BILL FEIG
LSU's Mike the Tiger fires up the fans before the Golden Band From Tiger Land comes down Victory Hill before the first half of LSU's football game against Utah State at Tiger Stadium Saturday Oct. 5, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La.
- STAFF PHOTO BY BILL FEIG
LSU's Golden Band From Tiger Land plays the fight songin a blur of motion while coming down Victory Hill before the first half of LSU's football game against Utah State at Tiger Stadium Saturday Oct. 5, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La.
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LSU cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (24) intercepts the ball near the goal line intended for Utah State wide receiver Savon Scarver (11) during the first half of LSU's football game against Utah State at Tiger Stadium Saturday Oct. 5, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La.
- STAFF PHOTO BY BILL FEIG
LSU running back John Emery Jr. (4) dives for an apparent touchdown past Utah State cornerback DJ Williams (7) during the first half of LSU's football game against Utah State at Tiger Stadium Saturday Oct. 5, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La. The TD was called back due to penalty.
- STAFF PHOTO BY BILL FEIG
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) pulls in a pass for a first down as Utah State safety Braxton Gunther (8) defends during the first half of LSU's football game against Utah State at Tiger Stadium Saturday Oct. 5, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La.
- STAFF PHOTO BY BILL FEIG
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) pulls in a pass for a first down as Utah State safety Braxton Gunther (8) defends during the first half of LSU's football game against Utah State at Tiger Stadium Saturday Oct. 5, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La.
- STAFF PHOTO BY BILL FEIG
LSU safety JaCoby Stevens (3) knocks the ball down denying the pass completion to Utah State tight end Carson Terrell (88) during the first half of LSU's football game against Utah State at Tiger Stadium Saturday Oct. 5, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La.
- STAFF PHOTO BY BILL FEIG
LSU wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) goes up high in the end zone to snag the touchdown pass over Utah State cornerback DJ Williams (7) during the first half of LSU's football game against Utah State at Tiger Stadium Saturday Oct. 5, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La.
- STAFF PHOTO BY BILL FEIG
LSU safety Grant Delpit (7) pulls in an interception in front of Utah State wide receiver Savon Scarver (11) during the second half of LSU's football game against Utah State at Tiger Stadium Saturday Oct. 5, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La. LSU won 42-6.
- STAFF PHOTO BY BILL FEIG
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) pulls in a touchdown pass in front of Utah State cornerback DJ Williams (7) during the second half of LSU's football game against Utah State at Tiger Stadium Saturday Oct. 5, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La. LSU won 42-6.
- STAFF PHOTO BY BILL FEIG
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) pulls in a touchdown pass in front of Utah State cornerback DJ Williams (7) during the second half of LSU's football game against Utah State at Tiger Stadium Saturday Oct. 5, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La. LSU won 42-6.
- STAFF PHOTO BY BILL FEIG
LSU safety Grant Delpit (7) pulls in an interception in front of Utah State wide receiver Savon Scarver (11) during the second half of LSU's football game against Utah State at Tiger Stadium Saturday Oct. 5, 2019, in Baton Rouge. LSU won 42-6.
- STAFF PHOTO BY BILL FEIG
Colton Moore, 9, and Kelly Orgeron hold up an LSU sign as LSU head coach Ed Orgeron sings the alma mater with his players after the second half of LSU's football game against Utah State at Tiger Stadium Saturday Oct. 5, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La. LSU won 42-6.
- STAFF PHOTO BY BILL FEIG
LSU place kicker Cade York (36) gives it a little body english to no avail as everybody watches the long field goal go wide late in the second half of LSU's football game against Utah State at Tiger Stadium Saturday Oct. 5, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La. LSU won 42-6.
- STAFF PHOTO BY BILL FEIG
LSU coach Ed Orgeron, left, chats with Colton Moore, 9, asking if he wants to go into the locker room after LSU's 42-6 win over Utah State in Tiger Stadium on Saturday Oct. 5, 2019. LSU long snapper Blake Ferguson (48), right, watches alongside Orgeron's wife Kelly (background).
- STAFF FILE PHOTO BY BILL FEIG
LSU cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (24) pushes Utah State wide receiver Derek Wright (83) out of bounds to make the stop during the second half of LSU's football game against Utah State at Tiger Stadium Saturday Oct. 5, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La. LSU won 42-6.
- STAFF PHOTO BY BILL FEIG
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