LSU’s new defensive coordinator won’t have to face Joe Burrow again any time soon

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New LSU defensive coordinator Matt House’s NFL career ended in sudden death – literally.

Evan McPherson kicked a 31-yard field goal in overtime to give the Cincinnati Bengals a 27-24 win over the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game on Jan. 30 in Kansas City, where House had coached linebackers for three seasons. It ruined a chance for House and the Chiefs to reach three straight Super Bowls.

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Kansas City’s defense allowed Cincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow to lead his Bengals on the 42-yard, game-winning drive in nine plays as the former LSU Heisman Trophy winner completed two passes for 17 yards to finish 23 of 38 for 250 with two touchdowns and taking just one sack.

Quarterback Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals and defensive tackle Tyler Shelvin celebrate following the Bengals overtime win against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game.  (Getty Images)

On Wednesday, House was asked how a team defends against Burrow, who led the NFL last season in completion percentage at 70.4 and in yards per attempt at 8.9 while being sacked more than any other quarterback with 51. Burrow also completed 30 of 39 passes for 446 yards and four touchdowns in a 34-31 win over the Chiefs on Jan. 2 in Cincinnati in the regular season.

"Can I say ‘no comment’ on that one? He’s beyond his years in smart," House said Wednesday when some of LSU’s new coaches were introduced at a press conference.

House, who accepted the LSU job while the Chiefs were still in the regular season but did not start until Kansas City finished, can rest easy knowing there will likely be no Joe Burrows in the