Both true freshman starters have cracked the top 10 for the first time this season.
"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.