LSU talked up its offense all offseason as many eyes rolled around the Southeastern Conference. After all, we had all heard this narrative before.

When the Tigers came out and bombarded Georgia Southern in the opener 55-3, many decided to reserve judgment until the Texas game. When the Tigers put up 45 on Texas in Austin, some wanted to reserve judgment until LSU played a defense worthy of challenging them on the gridiron.

After scoring 42 on Florida and averaging 10.6 yards per play on the Gators, an achievement that had never been done in the storied history of LSU’s football program, it may be time to accept just how great this offense really is in Baton Rouge. This is the new norm for the Tigers.

During his Monday evening media availability, Joe Burrow admitted he felt his unit played their best football against the Gators Saturday night in Death Valley.

“I think that was the most complete game we’ve played on offense so far – everything was working,” Burrow said. “Run game, RPOs, pass game, offensive line played great the whole game, they were dominant. That was great to see us go against a defense like that, one of the top — I think top 5, top 10 defenses in the country, and play that way.”

Burrow finished the game completing 21 of 24 passes for 293 yards and three touchdowns without an interception. The Tigers also rushed for 218 yards on 24 carries, while Burrow was not sacked a single team despite going up the SEC’s leader in sacks. Justin Jefferson caught 10 passes for 123 yards and the game-defining touchdown while Ja’Marr Chase torched the Gators for seven catches, 127 yards and two scores.

If you ask Burrow, a big key to LSU’s success this season on offense is the offensive staff’s willingness to work with him in creating gameplans that are most comfortable for the Heisman Trophy contender. While it’s true that LSU did not give up a sack on Saturday, the Tigers likely would have done so without Burrow under center.

LSU’s quarterback had to keep his cool at times with the rush coming and escape defenders, all while keeping his eyes downfield looking for open receivers or rushing for positive yards. That’s all a part of the gameplan in Baton Rouge, according to Burrow.

“Under pressure, I feel pretty comfortable usually, I always have someplace to go with the ball,” Burrow added. “That’s something I kind of came into the season wanting was five guys out in the route and if I get pressure, knowing where my guys are going to be. My coaches have done a great job of putting guys where I want them and listening to me, as far as gameplan-wise, so I think a big reason for that is our coaching staff.”

Whatever they are doing, LSU would be wise to keep doing it as the Tigers are halfway through their schedule and are on pace to destroy every meaningful passing record in school history and potentially earn the school’s first trip to the College Football Playoff.