There’s one quarterback in Louisiana who has drawn loads of headlines this football season, and his name’s not Drew Brees. LSU QB Joe Burrow has stolen the show as the Tigers have largely had a stronger season than the New Orleans Saints.

Brees, who has his own Midwestern roots after playing at Purdue, has noticed Burrow’s season and appreciates it. Brees is familiar that Burrow transferred from Ohio State to win the job and become a Heisman Trophy frontrunner.

“I like he wears No. 9,” Brees said with a laugh, according to the Saints’ Twitter account. “… He’s going to be the Heisman winner, he’s led his team to the (College Football) Playoff game and hopefully the national championship. You want to root for guys like that, that have to travel that tough road, face some adversity and overcome it, and come out better on the other side.”

Brees said he’s watched LSU this season, and Brees noted passing game coordinator Joe Brady was formerly on the Saints’ staff.

“He’s been fun to watch, it’s fun to watch him operate in that offense,” Brees said. “Obviously there’s some carryover from Joe Brady being here and going there. You see certainly things at times, and say, wait a minute, that looks familiar. He’s executing it to perfection. He’s making the most out of every play, out of every situation. He’s highly efficient … They seem like they’re playing for each other. I hope they go all the way.”