Messiah Burch
Messiah Burch
Two seasons at Buffalo, two different head coaches: Maurice Linguist and Pete Lembo. One game to point at: 39 rush yds, 1 receptions against St. Francis (PA) — Week 2, 2025.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- head-coach lineage
- game log
Career Arc
Coaching Lineage · 2024–2025
2 coachesCoaching transition mid-career: Maurice Linguist → Pete Lembo. Worth noting in scheme + development context.
2025 snapshot
Season context · Team result + system
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Pete Lembo
Career stats
Signature game
SIGNATURE GAME · Week 2 · 2025
W 45–6
vs St. Francis (PA)
39 rush yds (4 car)
Dominant 39-point win at home against St. Francis (PA).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Buffalo
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Running back · Buffalo
Returning around him
- 66% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- 1 Buffalo player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +0 net (16 in / 16 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Buffalo · Last season: 5-7 · Talent rank #112 · 2026 recruiting class #101
Development
Development Trajectory · rushing yards
2024–2025-73%
Sharp dropoff (-73%) — career inflection point.
Background
Hoof Prints: Versatile athlete who can play both wide receiver and running back... Academic All-MAC selection... major is exploratory. Redshirt-Sophomore (2025): Appeared in six games... rushed for 41 yards and added four receptions on the season... had four carries for 39 yards against Saint Fra...