Two Tigers Named SEC Players Of The Week

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OFFENSE
Joe Burrow, QB, LSU

-Set career-highs for passing yards (471) and completions (31) in leading LSU to its first-ever road win over a Top 10 ranked non-conference opponent in the 45-38 victory over No. 9 Texas in Austin.

-Finished game 31-of-39 for 471 yards, 4 TDs and an interception ... His 471 passing yards ranks No. 2 in school history, his 479 total yards (471 pass, 8 rushing) ranks No. 2 in school history, and the 31 completions tie for the second-highest total in LSU history.

-The 45 points LSU scored against Texas was the most by the Tigers against a Top 10 opponent since a 48-7 win over No. 9 Virginia Tech in 2007 ... Extended his school-record streak of consecutive games with at least 20 completions to five straight.

-Beginning with LSU's first possession of the second quarter, seven of LSU's last eight possessions of game ended in points (5 TDs, 2 FGs).
LSU punted only twice during the game and racked up 573 total yards ... Is now 12-3 as LSU's starting quarterback.

SPECIAL TEAMS
Cade York, PK, LSU

-Remained perfect for the year as he connected on all three of his field goal attempts in the win over Texas.

-Kicked field goals of 36, 33, and 40 yards ... Made all four extra-points in the win.

-Is now 5-of-5 on field goals and 11-of-11 on extra-points for the season.

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