Torrance Burgess Jr. News, Rumors, Updates - Texas State Bobcats

Fall off in loss Burgess ran for 77 yards on 21 carries in the Texas State dropped a 31-29 verdict to San Diego State on Saturday.

Impact It was respectable for the redshirt junior, but he had averaged 168 rushing yards in the previous three contests. He also had a pair of catches for 13 yards. Burgess has a chance to rebound against Colorado State on Oct. 15. The Rams defense is near the bottom in the country against the run. Colorado State defense has allowed an average of 229 yards and three touchdowns on the ground per game.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to roll vs. SDSU Burgess (undisclosed) is available to face San Diego State in Week 5.

Impact Burgess was listed as probable, and indeed, the star tailback will suit up Saturday night in San Diego. Burgess has been nothing short of dynamic this season, with 537 rushing yards and one touchdown on 8.5 yards per carry through four games.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to probable Burgess (undisclosed) has been upgraded to probable for Saturday's clash with San Diego State, per the Pac-12 availability report.

Impact Burgess was deemed questionable on the initial report, but it appears he's trending in the right direction ahead of Saturday evening's kickoff. The starting running back has been on a heater over the last trio of games, racking up 51 carries for 503 yards and a touchdown, and he'll look to keep that going against the Aztecs.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 5 Burgess (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game against San Diego State, per the Pac-12 availability report.

Impact Texas State is in jeopardy of missing its lead back Saturday, as Burgess' status is uncertain on the team's initial injury report. The running back has carried a heavy workload this season, rushing for 537 yards and one touchdown on 63 carries. He will aim to work his way back to full health to clear the injury report, but if he is unavailable, Davian Jackson should see increased touches.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Continues career year Burgess led Texas State with 140 rushing yards on nine attempts and one touchdown in the 63-10 blowout of FCS Incarnate Word on Saturday.

Impact After a quiet opener with 34 rushing yards against Texas, Burgess has averaged 168 rushing yards in three games. The redshirt junior has a very good chance of continuing this run against San Diego State on Oct. 3. The Aztecs defense is in the bottom quarter in the nation against the run.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Brady Jackson throws 5 TD passes, Texas State beats Incarnate Word 63-10

Brad Jackson threw five first-half touchdown passes, Torrance Burgess Jr. had 140 yards rushing and a TD on nine carries, and Texas State beat Incarnate Word 63-10

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Continues to break out Burgess continues to make the most out of his redshirt junior year, this time with 214 rushing yards on 25 carries in Texas State's 49-35 win over North Texas on Saturday.

Impact The output against North Texas was a career best for Burgess. He already has 397 rushing yards on 54 carries in the first three games this season. Burgess averages 7.4 yards per carry. The lone negative is that he has not hit the end zone yet in 2026. Burgess will have a very good chance to score against FCS Incarnate Word on Sept. 26.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Davian Jackson scores 4TDs, Brad Jackson throws for 4 in Texas State's 49-35 win over North Texas

Davian Jackson scored four touchdowns including a 57-yarder late in the fourth quarter to ensure Texas State’s 49-35 win over North Texas for the Bobcats’ first win of the season o...

SEPTEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Career best in defeat Burgess registered his best game of 149 rushing yards on 17 carries in the 31-26 Texas State loss to UTSA on Saturday.

Impact The redshirt junior took the load as the Bobcats running game was more productive against UTSA. Burgess had a shortened 2025 season because of injuries. His best season came in 2024 when Burgess collected 620 rushing yards on 124 carries and two touchdowns. He will be looking to build on his 2026 season when taking on North Texas on Sept. 19.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Not listed on report Burgess (undisclosed) is not on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's game against James Madison.

Impact Burgess will add some much-needed depth in the backfield for Texas State. He's missed the last three but should see snaps behind the starter, Lincoln Pare.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Burgess (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game at Marshall.

Impact Burgess is set to miss a third straight game with an undisclosed problem, and his absence will thin the team's depth in the backfield. Burgess' next chance to play will come against JMU on Tuesday, Oct. 28, after the team's bye week.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined once again Burgess (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Troy.

Impact Burgess is the primary backup behind Lincoln Pare in the backfield, but he's set for another absence. This means Greg Burrell could have a bigger role once again.

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing in Week 6 Burgess (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Arkansas State.

Impact The absence of Burgess means Texas State will be a bit limited in the backfield in terms of depth. It also means Greg Burrell could be in line for a bigger role behind Lincoln Pare. Burgess' next chance to play will come against Troy on Oct. 11.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

First touchdown of 2025 in win Burgess accrued seven carries for 48 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 35-3 win over Nicholls State.

Impact Burgess recorded the most rushing attempts and rushing yards in a game for him this season on Saturday. Burgess scored his first touchdown on a seven yard run in the second quarter. Burgess is still the second running back in the Bobcat running back room behind Lincoln Pare. Through four games, Burgess has posted 95 yards on 20 carries.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

First touchdown of 2025 in win Burgess accrued seven carries for 48 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 35-3 win over Nicholls State.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores on four carries Burgess had four rushes for 66 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 58-3 victory versus Southern Miss.

Impact Three of Burgess' four carries came on the Bobcats' first drive of the third quarter, including his 57-yard rushing touchdown. The tailback has logged 49 carries on the year, resulting in 304 yards and a touchdown. He's been in contention with Lincoln Pare and Deion Hankins for carries behind Ismail Mahdi.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tops 100 yards from scrimmage Burgess totaled 12 rushes for 65 yards and gathered in 3 of 4 targets for 49 yards during Tuesday's 23-17 defeat against Louisiana.

Impact Ismail Mahdi didn't see another carry after fumbling in the third quarter, resulting in an expanded workload for Burgess. Burgess made the most of his opportunities, averaging 7.3 yards per touch. Burgess would be worthy of fantasy consideration if Mahdi remains in the doghouse.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Part of RB timeshare Burgess posted 12 carries for 85 yards and hauled in their only target for 17 yards during Thursday's 38-17 win versus Troy.

Impact Burgess hadn't logged a carry in three of Texas State's first four games but notched the same amount of rushes as Ismail Mahdi on Thursday. Despite the blowout, just two of Burgess' rushes came in the second half, indicating he was a significant part of the Bobcats' gameplan. He outgained Mahdi 85 to 36, though Mahdi did find paydirt.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finds new home Burgess has signed with Texas State.

Impact Burgess will join the Mean Green after two seasons with UTEP. The 5-foot-6 running back recorded 124 carries for 620 yards and two touchdowns in his 11 appearances during the 2023 season.

JANUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Liberty Burgess (concussion) is out for UTEP's game Saturday against Liberty, Adrian Broaddus of 600 ESPN El Paso reports.

Impact Burgess will have sat out UTEP's last game of the 2023 regular season. Without him available Saturday, Deion Hankins and Mike Franklin are two of various candidates to receive more carries against Liberty. Burgess finished the regular season with 847 all-purpose yards (620 rushing and 227 receiving) and two touchdowns across 11 games.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In concussion protocol Burgess is in concussion protocol, Bret Bloomquist of the El Paso Times reports.

Impact Burgess was injured making a tackle on a fake punt. The result was him going into concussion protocol, now with just one game of action left in UTEP's 2023 season. Currently, the Miners are scheduled to finish their 2023 campaign next Saturday against Liberty, which may not be enough time for his head to heal.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rushes for 86 yards Burgess ran 15 times for 86 yards Saturday versus WKU.

Impact Burgess and Deion Hankins got essentially the same number of rushing attempts, and while Burgess was better in this one, Hankins has largely been better on the season. Both get their touches, though, and with the struggles in the passing game the Miners have, that should likely continue to be the case.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes in passing game Burgess ran eight times for 25 yards and had four catches for 62 yards against NMSU on Wednesday.

Impact Burgess has three games with at least three catches and 30 yards, so he can contribute through the air. Deion Hankins has been getting more carries recently, but Burgess is still getting double-digit touches every game, because the passing offense is highly limited.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Brady Jackson throws 5 TD passes, Texas State beats Incarnate Word 63-10

Davian Jackson scores 4TDs, Brad Jackson throws for 4 in Texas State's 49-35 win over North Texas