"It becomes a lot bigger than just winning or losing."
Penn State racked up five bonus-point victories with a pin, two technical falls, and two major decisions.
The Nittany Lions had a 39-2 takedown advantage.
Burnett is a top-10 recruit in the Class of 2027.
Despite being injured in the finals of the Black Knight Invitational, Aaron Nagao rose two spots in the national rankings.
Four Nittany Lions are ranked No. 1 in the nation at their respective weight classes.