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Cyclone warning in State College: No. 18 Penn State ready for fresh start under Matt Campbell

Penn State's 2025 season ended with a four-game winning streak including a victory over Clemson in the Pinstripe Bowl

AUGUST 18 • Associated Press

Penn State TEs Benjamin Brahmer, Gabe Burkle land on John Mackey Award watch list Expectations are high for a pair of transfers from Iowa State, who opted to follow coach Matt Campbell to Happy Valley.

AUGUST 5 • USATODAY.COM

Probable for season opener Burkle (knee) is "pushing really close to being available" for Penn State's season opener Sept. 5 against Marshall, Tyler Donohue of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact It looks like Burkle's probable status will be pushed all the way up to Sept. 5 as part of Week 1 for the upcoming 2026 season. Nonetheless, there is still a chance he can be cleared days or even weeks before the game, though the lack of complete certainty in his injured knee will pose questions about his availability in the meantime. Burkle, along with many Iowa State alum, will look to make an immediate impact after following head coach Matt Campbell to Penn State this offseason.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

At Penn State, an Under-the-Radar Tight End Could Become a Star Nittany Lions tight end Gabe Burkle missed spring drills, but coach Matt Campbell said he's poised to make a huge impact.

AUGUST 2 • SI.COM

Expected to be ready for season Burkle (knee) is expected to be ready for Penn State's 2026 season, Mark Wogenrich of SI.com reports.

Impact Despite sitting out spring camp because of a knee injury, Burkle looks probable going into Penn State's fall camp, the last chance he can readily practice before the Nittany Lions begin their 2026 season. He committed to Penn State earlier this year, following Matt Campbell, then head coach of Iowa State.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out spring camp Burkle (leg) is sitting out Penn State's spring practice period, per 247Sports.

Impact Burkle, who followed Matt Campbell from Iowa State to Happy Valley, remains sidelined as the Nittany Lions conduct their spring practice, although he is expected to return by fall camp. Last season with the Cyclones, the tight end reeled in 26 catches for 302 yards and one touchdown.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Commits to Penn State Burkle (leg) announced his commitment to Penn State on Sunday.

Impact Burkle established collegiate success under the tutelage of head coach Matt Campbell, so once he became Penn State's newest HC, the tight end followed suit. With him, the Nittany Lions get a top TE whose 2025 season features 26 receptions (on 39 targets) for 302 yards and one touchdown. Burkle's focus shifts to recovering from leg surgery.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Will undergo surgery, OFS Burkle (leg) will undergo season-ending surgery on Wednesday, per Cyclone Fanatic.

Impact This loss will certainly be felt by the Cyclones' offense, as while Burkle hasn't been the biggest part of the passing game, he caught multiple passes in every game he played and had 26 grabs for 302 yards through nine games. Tyler Moore will now likely be asked to step up at tight end behind Benjamin Brahmer.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Knocked out of TCU game Burkle (leg) was knocked out of Iowa State's Week 11 clash with TCU, per Bill Seals of On3.com reports.

Impact Burkle was helped off the field against the Horned Frogs and has yet to return to the ball game. The tight end had two grabs for 22 yards before being taken off the field. More onus will now fall on Benjamin Brahmer to carry the load at tight end for the Cylcones.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two catches in loss against ASU Burkle reeled in 2 of 4 targets for 14 yards during Saturday's 24-19 loss against Arizona State.

Impact Burkle recorded at least two catches in his fifth straight game. He's likely due for an uptick in targets as teammate Benjamin Brahmer was carted off the field late in the loss to Arizona State. He'll have that opportunity when the team plays at TCU next week.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Five targets in three straight Burkle reeled in all five targets for 44 yards during Saturday's 41-27 defeat to Brigham Young.

Impact Burkle has racked up five targets in three straight games. With those opportunities, he's racked up 10 catches for 98 yards. Meanwhile, teammate Benjamin Brahmer has seen more targets and is a bigger part of the passing game overall. Nonetheless, Brahmer and Burkle are the preferred passing options in the Iowa State offense and see more consistent targets than do the wide receivers. Iowa State will host Arizona State next week.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 11 BYU Extends Win Streak to 8 With Double-Digit Victory Over Iowa State

No. 11 BYU retained its perfect record and place atop the Big 12 after beating Iowa State by double digits on Saturday, 41-27.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

No. 11 BYU Extends Win Streak to 8 With Double-Digit Victory Over Iowa State

Six opportunities at Colorado Burkle recorded three receptions (on five targets) for 42 yards during Saturday's 24-17 loss against Colorado.

Impact Burkle also had a one-yard rushing attempt to pair with his five targets for six opportunities against Colorado. That's not bad for a secondary tight end who plays alongside Benjamin Brahmer. Brahmer led all receivers in yards in the loss to Colorado. Burkle has some value in deeper leagues because he has recorded at least two catches in every game he's appeared in this season. Iowa State will be on a bye next week before hosting BYU the following week.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Six opportunities at Colorado Burkle recorded three receptions (on five targets) for 42 yards during Saturday's 24-17 loss against Colorado.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play vs. Wildcats Burkle (undisclosed) is available against Arizona on Saturday night.

Impact Burkle missed Week 3 against Arkansas State, but had a bye to rest up and indeed, the tight end will return in Week 5 against Arizona. Burkle has been a big factor for the Cyclones in the passing game when he's been available this season, reeling in 10 catches for 149 yards and one touchdown.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play vs. Arizona Burkle (undisclosed) is probable for Saturday's game against Arizona.

Impact Burkle didn't play in the Week 3 win over Arkansas State, but the tight end used the bye week to recover, and the probable tag suggests he should be ready to return to action Saturday. Burkle has 10 catches for 149 yards and a touchdown in three appearances this season.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not suited up for Week 3 Burkle (undisclosed) was not suited up during Iowa State's 24-16 win Saturday at Arkansas State, Eugene Rapay of The Des Moines Register reports.

Impact Iowa State's head coach Matt Campbell said that he did not feel Burkle was healthy, which explains why he did not play Week 3. ISU's team returns to Big 12 action after a bye week by hosting Arizona on Sept. 27. The bye week gives additional time for Burkle to get healthy before Iowa State's next game.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 16 Iowa State squares off against Iowa

The No. 16 Iowa State Cyclones square off against the Iowa Hawkeyes

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

College football latest: AP Top 25 poll ranks Ohio State in the top spot

In the first AP Top 25 college football poll rankings of the regular season, the Ohio State Buckeyes take the lead, followed by Penn State at No. 2 and LSU at No. 3

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Reaches paydirt in Week 1 Burkle caught all four targets for 85 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 55-7 victory over South Dakota.

Impact Burkle added his second touchdown with the Cyclones as he also had a score in the team's bowl game against Miami last season. He's been busy to start the year with 10 targets. It appears that QB Rocco Becht has an affinity for his tight ends, so look for Burkle to continue to see opportunities when the team takes on Iowa next week.

AUGUST 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rocco Becht sets school record for accuracy in No. 22 Iowa State's 55-7 win over South Dakota

Rocco Becht threw for 278 yards and three touchdowns, two to tight end Benjamin Brahmer, and No. 22 Iowa State defeated South Dakota 55-7

AUGUST 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Iowa State's Rocco Becht finds Gabe Burkle for a 16-yard touchdown

AUGUST 30, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Recorded team-high six targets Burkle gathered in 3 of 6 targets for 31 yards during Saturday's 24-21 win versus Kansas State.

Impact Burkle led the team with six targets as Iowa State has an affinity for the tight end position. They had four tight ends on the field at the same time on many occasions. Teammate Benjamin Brahmer had two catches for 41 yards, however, Burkle was more often targeted. With it being a rainy day, it's possible that the running backs and tight ends were utilized more than normal. More will be known when the team takes on South Dakota next week.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

First career TD in bowl win Burkle reeled in 4 of 6 targets for 54 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 42-41 victory versus Miami (FL).

Impact Burkle's touchdown was his first in three seasons with Iowa State. The tight end figures to have set himself up for more involvement in the Cyclones' offense in 2025 with a strong second half of the season.

JANUARY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two grabs against Utes Burkle compiled two receptions (on four targets) for 41 yards during Saturday's 31-28 win against Utah.

Impact Burkle has been a bit busier over the last four games with a combined 14 catches for 180 yards on 19 targets. His 26-yard catch came on a trick play with RB Carson Hansen throwing him the ball. Iowa State will finish the regular season against Kansas State.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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