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Records five snaps Byrnes (groin) logged five snaps during UNLV's 38-31 win Saturday against Idaho State.

Impact Prior to UNLV, Byrnes was part of Houston, and the 2024 Cougars' season did not include him because of a groin injury. Saturday indicates that the injury is no longer a problem. Byrnes' focus shifts to logging his first season with triple-digit yards and multiple touchdowns.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Commits to UNLV Byrnes has committed to UNLV for the 2025 season, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact Byrnes missed the entire 2024 season with a groin injury, and he'll change programs in order to provide a spark in his career. Byrnes has at least two years of collegiate eligibility remaining. He has 10 career catches for 94 yards and a touchdown.

JANUARY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

In transfer portal Byrnes (groin) is in the transfer portal, according to his X account.

Impact Byrnes has at least two years of collegiate eligibility remaining, and he did not use either during 2024. The tight end spent all that year recovering from a groin problem yet to disappear.

JANUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not with team Saturday Byrnes (groin) did not make the trip with the team for Saturday's game against Cincinnati, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Byrnes is still recovering from a groin injury he suffered in the preseason and will have to wait at least another week to make his season debut. A firm timeline for his return remains up in the air.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DNP vs. UNLV Byrnes (groin) did not play during Houston's 27-7 loss Saturday against UNLV.

Impact Jayden York and Maliq Carr were available Saturday, so Houston did not need to use Byrnes. Ideally for him, he is not an emergency option before the Cougars play at Oklahoma on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful versus UNLV Byrnes (groin) is doubtful for Houston's game versus UNLV on Saturday, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact yrnes is expected to dress for Saturday's game but will only play in an emergency situation. Unless either Jayden York or Maliq Carr suffer an injury, Byrnces will likely have to wait until next week's matchup versus Oklahoma to make his season debut

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE