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Limited during spring game Burnette (undisclosed) logged a rushing attempt during Appalachian State's spring game and did not return, according to David Ware of App State Mania via the G5 Hive podcast.

Impact According to Ware, Burnette had been struggling with injury throughout Appalachian State's spring before being healthy for its game. Despite a strong rush in said matchup, he was seen limping not long after and did not record another carry. Ware believes Burnette is probably fine, and it is worth noting that the spring is not a reasonable time to test out an injury, with meaningful games far ahead. Nonetheless, Burnette enters this fall questionable, though he leans probable based on Ware's statement.

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Part of App State Burnette is part of Appalachian State's updated roster, according to the team.

Impact Ideally for Burnette, transferring to a non-Power Four FBS team can boost his production. In 2025, he logged 28 rushing attempts for 82 yards and a 39-yard reception on two targets.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Saturday Burnette (undisclosed) is available to play against Arizona State on Saturday.

Impact Burnette has gone from probable to available, meaning he'll be available in Week 9 as a depth option out of the backfield. Burnette could see expanded touches with Stacy Sneed (leg) out.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Week 9 Burnette (undisclosed) is probable for Saturday's game at Arizona State.

Impact With Stacy Sneed (leg) out, Week 9 presents an excellent opportunity for Burnette to step up his production, so he will find it paramount to be healthy. Fortunately for the running back, it looks like he can go, though him getting 100 percent cleared requires more time.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Week 5 Burnette (hand) is available for Friday's game at Oregon State, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Fortunately for Burnette, his 2025 season may not include a third DNP. Prior to the running back's first two, at Rice and against Colorado respectively, he logged 10 carries for 40 yards. Burnette also recorded a 39-yard reception, currently his 2025's lone touchdown.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Week 5 Burnette (hand) is available for Friday's game at Oregon State, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Fortunately for Burnette, his 2025 season may not include a third DNP. Prior to the running back's previous two, at Rice and against Colorado respectively, he logged 10 carries for 40 yards. Burnette also recorded a 39-yard reception, currently his 2025's lone touchdown.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Week 3 Burnette (hand) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Colorado, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Burnette has been ruled out on the Cougars' initial injury report ahead of Friday's game against the Buffaloes. The 6-foot-2 sophomore suffered a car-related incident ahead of Houston's Week 2 game against Rice that has left him with a hand injury of unknown severity. Burnette, who logged 10 carries for 40 yards, along with a 39-yard reception during Houston's opener, will have his next chance to return against Oregon State in Week 5.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hopeful to return for Week 3 Burnette (hand) is hopeful to return for Week 3 against Colorado, per Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle.

Impact Burnette missed the Cougars' clash wit Rice in Week.2 due to a car accident, but head coach Willie Fritz is reportedly "hopeful" the tailback can return. Burnette ran for 40 yards and picked up 39 more through the air in the opener, but if he's forced to miss more time, expect DJ Butler and Stacy Sneed to continue to handle the work at backup tailback.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers car-related incident Burnette missed Saturday's game against Rice after suffering a hand injury due to a car-related incident, according to Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle.

Impact Burnette slammed the door of his vehicle on his hand, which prevented him from playing in Week 2. His status for future games is unknown, but if he has to miss time, then DJ Butler and Stacy Sneed would be in line for more work out of the backfield behind Dean Connors.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers car-related incident Burnette missed Saturday's game against Rice after suffering a hand injury due to a car-related incident, according to Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle.

Impact Burnette slammed the door of his vehicle on his hand, which prevented him from playing in Week 2. His status for future games is unknown, but if he has to miss time, then DJ Butler and Stacy Sneed would be in line for more work out of the backfield behind Dean Connors.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in opener Burnette tallied 10 rushes for 40 yards and reeled in their only target for 39 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's 27-0 win over Stephen F. Austin.

Impact With Re'Shaun Sanford (knee) ruled out for the season right before Thursday's contest kicked off, Burnette and Dean Connors split the Cougar's backfield. Connors received five more carries and gained 10 more yards, but Burnette caught a 39-yard touchdown giving him a more productive day. Early signs indicate the pair will split the backfield though, which ultimately will cap the ceiling of both of the backs.

AUGUST 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Co-starter for Week 1 Burnette is listed as a co-starter for the Cougars' upcoming game Thursday against Stephen F. Austin, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Burnette, Re'Shaun Sanford and Dean Connors are all co-starters at running back. Burnette at RB1 should give him a prime opportunity to surpass his 2024 stats, defined by 43 carries for 182 yards.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available vs. TCU Burnette (ankle) will be available for Friday's game against TCU, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Burnette will return to the gridiron after two straight absences due to injury. However, even if he's healthy and available, he's not expected to see action out of the backfield.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not Playing Saturday Burnette (foot) won't play Saturday in Houston's matchup versus Iowa State.

Impact Burnette will now be sidelined for the second straight week due to a foot injury. He will try get healthy for the team's matchup against TCU next week.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't travel to Cincy Burnette didn't travel to Cincinnati as he's nursing a high ankle sprain, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Burnette reportedly missed practice all week while wearing a boot. He suffered his high ankle sprain against Rice, and it appears the ailment will keep him out at least another week. The true freshman has been a reserve back this season.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE