LUTHER BURDEN III NEWS

Finds end zone in loss Burden reeled in all eight targets for 69 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-30 defeat versus South Carolina.

Impact Bruden scored his fifth receiving touchdown of the season on a 37-yard strike from quarterback Brady Cook. The junior wide recever will aim to build on this performance for Saturday's game against Mississippi State.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Modest production in win Burden hauled in five of six targets for 55 yards during Saturday's 30-23 victory against Oklahoma.

Impact Burden finished with more than 50 receiving yards for the first time in the last three weeks, finishing behind Theo Wease Jr during this matchup. The junior wide receiver will aim to get an explosive performance against South Carolina on the road.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Minimal output in loss Burden hauled in 3 of 4 targets for three yards during Saturday's 34-0 defeat against Alabama.

Impact Burden finished with a season-low in receiving yards as starting quarterback Brady Cook (hand) left the game and backup Drew Pyne struggled to connect with his receivers. The junior wide receiver will look to bounce back during the match against Oklahoma after the team's bye week.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Modest output in win Burden logged six receptions (on 11 targets) for 49 yards during Saturday's 21-17 win against Auburn.

Impact Burden finished below 50 yards for the first time since Week 2 after quarterback Brady Cook was forced to miss some time during the matchup. He will look to bounce back on the road against Alabama,

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Burden (undisclosed) is off the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against Auburn, per the SEC availability report.

Impact Burden popped up with a probable tag Wednesday and was removed from the injury report a day later. The junior wideout has topped at least 75 receiving yards in three of his last four games and should be plenty active once again Saturday.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Probable vs. Auburn Burden (undisclosed) is listed probable for Saturday's matchup against the Tigers.

Impact Burden was able to play during last week's matchup so he is expected to be available for this game. The junior wide receiver should continue to be an important part of this offense.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Burden (undisclosed) reeled in five of six targets for 59 yards while carrying the two times for 68 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 45-3 victory versus Massachusetts.

Impact Burden scored his second rushing touchdown of the season on a 61-yard run during the first quarter. The junior wide receiver will face Auburn at home during Saturday's contest.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play vs. Auburn Burden (shoulder) is expected to practice and play this week against Auburn, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Burden left the Tigers' game against UMass on Saturday with an apparent shoulder injury, but it's an ailment that's not expected to cause the superstar wideout to miss time. If Burden can indeed return to the practice field this week, he should have no problem suiting up come Saturday against Auburn. The star receiver has 31 catches for 398 yards and four scores this fall.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Luther Burden III's Dominant Saturday Ends Early Due to Injury as Missouri Rolls at UMass Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III showed off his prodigious NFL talent in the first half of the Tigers’ win at UMass on Saturday, but...

OCTOBER 12 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Luther Burden III's Dominant Saturday Ends Early Due to Injury as Missouri Rolls at UMass Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III showed off his prodigious NFL talent in the first half of the Tigers’ win at UMass on Saturday, but...

OCTOBER 12 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Luther Burden's long TD run gets No. 21 Missouri started in 45-3 rout of Minutemen

Missouri receiver Luther Burden scored on a 61-yard jet sweep less than a minute into the game and the 21st-ranked Tigers went on to beat Massachusetts 45-3

OCTOBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not expected to miss time Head coach Eli Drinkwitz said Saturday that Burden (undisclosed) will be "just fine," PowerMizzou.com reports.

Impact Burden exited Missouri's Week 7 game against Massachusetts with an undisclosed injury but appeared to be fine on the sidelines. Drinkwitz's comments echoed that sentiment, and it looks as though Burden's removal was precautionary due to the lopsided score. Burden should be considered probable for Missouri's Week 8 game against Auburn, though fantasy managers should keep an eye on his status during the week.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Burden (undisclosed) is questionable to return to Saturday's game against UMass, according to MizzouRadio.

Impact Burden was spotted on the sidelines after departing the contest, and while he looked fine for the most part, the fact that he was being helped to cut his foot tape off suggests his chances of returning to the game are quite slim, even if it's for precautionary reasons. Burden had five catches for 59 yards before exiting the contest.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Solid production in blowout loss Burden reeled in 7 of 8 targets for 82 yards during Saturday's 41-10 loss to Texas A&M.

Impact Despite the offense experiencing struggles to get points on the board, Burden manages to lead the team in receptions while finishing over 75 receiving yards in three consecutive outings. The junior wide receiver will face Massachusetts in Saturday's contest.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Scores crucial touchdown in win Burden caught 6 of 10 targets for 76 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 30-27 overtime victory over Vanderbilt.

Impact Burden scored twice during this contest but the second trip to the end zone came during a crucial moment in the fourth quarter, connecting on a 25-yard strike from quarterback Brady Cook, which would tie the score, ultimately winning by a field goal. The junior wide receiver is expected to be a top draft pick next year and has definitely helped his stock after posting 12 receptions for 193 yards and three touchdowns across his last two outings. Next, he will face Texas A&M on the road.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone in win Burden totaled six receptions (on eight targets) for 117 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 27-21 win against Boston College.

Impact Burden had his best game of the year, as he finished with more than 100 receiving yards for the first time during this campaign. The junior pass-catcher found the end zone on a 19-yard pass from quarterback Brady Cook, his second score this season. The 5-foot-11 wide receiver will face Vanderbilt at home during next week's matchup.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

BenFred: Mizzou can learn two big lessons from win over BC. Both involve Luther Burden. Luther Burden III can't throw it to himself, but he can help his team stop its penalty problems

SEPTEMBER 15 • STLTODAY.COM

Good to go as expected Burden (illness) is set to play Saturday against Boston College, Eli Hoff of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Burden was expected to play Saturday despite an illness, and he's now officially good to go. The junior wideout has gotten off to a slow start through the first two games, amassing just six grabs for 54 yards and a touchdown, but he'll aim to get back on track in a top-25 matchup.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Probable with illness Burden (illness) is probable for Missouri's top-25 showdown with Boston College, Joey Van Zummeren of SI.com reports.

Impact Burden has had a quiet start to the season, and it didn't help matters that he was forced to leave the field and not return in the Tigers' Week 2 win over Buffalo. That injury doesn't appear to be lingering, however. To that point, he had only logged three catches for 15 yards, and the receiver only posted three grabs for 39 yards and a score in the opener. Perhaps the best receiver in the country, its only a matter of time before Burden explodes, but an illness could hold him back early in the week as Missouri preps for its first real test of the 2024 campaign.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Injured during win Burden III (undisclosed) gathered in all three targets for 15 yards while also carrying the ball two times for 21 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 38-0 victory versus Buffal...

Impact Burden was having difficulty connecting with quarterback Brady Cook, as he finished with just three receptions but was able to score on a 3-yard run during the second quarter. Shortly after scoring, Burden would be seen exiting the field and was unable to return for the remainder of the contest. The status of the star receiver is yet to de determined but news should surface during the coming days leading up Saturday's contest against Boston College.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Injured during win Burden III (undisclosed) gathered in all three targets for 15 yards while also carrying the ball two times for 21 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 38-0 victory versus Buffal...

Impact Burden was having difficulty connecting with quarterback Brady Cook, as he finished with just three receptions but was able to score on a 3-yard run during the second quarter. Shortly after scoring, Burden would be seen exiting the field and was unable to return for the remainder of the contest. The status of the star receiver is yet to de determined but news should surface during the coming days leading up Saturday's contest against Boston College.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Hochman: Mizzou's Luther Burden III, in sickness (but also health), needs cohort Theo Wease Jr. Could Burden and Wease become the best receiving duo in the SEC?

SEPTEMBER 8 • STLTODAY.COM

Unlikely to return Saturday Burden (undisclosed) was not seen coming out of the locker room for the second half after getting injured in the first half of the game verus Buffalo Saturday, Eli Hoff of the St....

Impact Burden reeled in 3 receptions for 15 yards and rushed twice for 21 yards and a score before leaving the game. Burden is one of the most highly touted wideouts in the college game so his injury would be very detrimental to the Tigers. More news on Burden's injury will come during the week.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone in laugher Burden snagged three passes for 39 yards and a touchdown Thursday against Murray State.

Impact Burden is coming off an absolutely sensational sophomore campaign in which he racked up 86 receptions for 1,212 yards and nine touchdowns. With Brady Cook returning under center, Burden figures to be not only one of the best wideouts in the SEC, but one of the best receivers in the entire country. Another soft matchup lurks next weekend against Buffalo.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Brady Cook, Luther Burden III show No. 11 Missouri's potential in opening 51-0 rout of Murray State

Missouri quarterback Brady Cook and wide receiver Luther Burden III showcased their immense potential while leading the No. 11 Tigers to a 51-0 victory over Murray State

AUGUST 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS