Jayden Daniels vs. Joe Burrow: Which LSU QB had the Better Heisman Year?

Final Verdict

There's a lot of chatter about how good of a 2023 campaign Jayden Daniels had, and if you look at the numbers, it was great. Although the Heisman is decided before the College Football Playoff, Burrow did lead the LSU Tigers to a National Championship in 2019. It doesn't take anything away from what Daniels accomplished in 2023, but Burrow gets the clear nod for the better Heisman season as the LSU Tigers quarterback. 

Joe Burrow's 2019 Passing Numbers

Passing Yards: 4,715 - Passing Touchdowns: 48 - Interceptions: Six

Jayden Daniels 2023 Rushing Numbers

Rushing Yards: 1,134 - Rushing Touchdowns: Ten

Joe Burrow's 2019 Rushing Numbers

Rushing Yards: 289 - Rushing Touchdowns: Three

Final Verdict

There's a lot of chatter about how good of a 2023 campaign Jayden Daniels had, and if you look at the numbers, it was great. Although the Heisman is decided before the College Football Playoff, Burrow did lead the LSU Tigers to a National Championship in 2019. It doesn't take anything away from what Daniels accomplished in 2023, but Burrow gets the clear nod for the better Heisman season as the LSU Tigers quarterback.