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Injured against UTSA Burns suffered an undisclosed injury during North Texas' game Saturday against UTSA, Brett Vito of the Denton Record-Chronicle reports.

Impact Burns was seen inside North Texas' medical tent when the team played UTSA. He got limited to a season-low 21 snaps, suggesting his physical health is not perfectly stable at the moment. For now, Burns' availability status is questionable as NTU and SMU are scheduled to play on Friday.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three touchdowns in failed comeback Burns gathered in five of nine targets for 102 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 45-42 loss versus Memphis.

Impact Burns and the Mean Green almost completed a 24-point comeback Saturday, and Burns' three touchdowns, including two in the second half, were a big reason why. He had caught just one touchdown through seven games this season, so this hat trick of scores came as a surprise to many. However, this game and his 11-catch, 134-yard performance at Louisiana Tech, show that his ceiling is quite high.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets 98 yards Burns had five catches for 98 yards against UNLV on Saturday.

Impact This is Burns' third game with over 70 yards in four outings. He had 58 catches for 802 yards in 2021, though he has also never had more than four touchdowns in a season.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Has 12 catches Burns caught 12 passes for 141 yards versus SMU on Saturday.

Impact When Burns had six catches for 114 yards and a touchdown in the opener, it was fair to wonder if that was just him feasting on FCS school NW State. After this, though, Burns clearly looks like a player to be reckoned with in this offense.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Catches TD Burns caught six passes for 114 yards and a touchdown against NW State on Saturday.

Impact This was a strange game. The top three receivers on the UNT depth chart did not have a catch in this game. Instead, Burns led the way. It's only one game, so we shouldn't overreact, but this is definitely a weird turn of events.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Co-starter for opener Burns is listed as the co-starter for the opener against Northwestern State, Brett Vito of the Denton Record-Chronicle reports.

Impact Burns will feature in the starting receiver rotation with Jyaire Shorter, Loronzo Thompson, and Deonte Simpson. Burns only played a limited role in 2020.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE