Star WR Malachi Toney Dealing with Ankle Issue, Status for Miami-Notre Dame Unclear
- Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Malachi Toney is uncertain for Saturday's road game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish after suffering an ankle injury during practice, according to reports from ESPN.
- While social media rumors intensified Wednesday, ESPN College Football Senior Writer Pete Thamel confirmed the injury occurred during practice. Miami has not officially commented on the sophomore's status.
- Toney has dealt with minor setbacks throughout the 2026 season without missing significant time, appearing in all 24 of his career games. He is pushing to play Saturday despite the ankle issue.
- If Toney is limited, the Hurricanes may rely on senior transfer Cooper Barkate, who has 28 catches for 372 yards. Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman noted the defense must prepare for Miami's receiving corps.
- Saturday's matchup holds major College Football Playoff implications for both undefeated Miami and the Fighting Irish. Toney enters the game with 73 catches, 1,027 yards, and 13 touchdowns this season.
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CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Miami star receiver and top Heisman Trophy candidate Malachi Toney suffered an ankle injury in practice Wednesday, casting some doubt...
Miami Hurricanes provide injury update on Malachi Toney
The Miami Hurricanes are the No. 1 team in the nation, but things took a concerning turn on Wednesday. On Wednesday morning, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported that star wide receiver Malachi Toney was dealing with an ankle injury. Later on in the day, Miami released a statement on Toney’s injury. “Malachi Toney sustained an injury …
Reports: Miami WR Malachi Toney (ankle) uncertain for Notre Dame game
Miami (Fla.) star wide receiver Malachi Toney is dealing with an ankle injury suffered in practice this week and his availability for the top-ranked Hurricanes' showdown at No. 4 Notre Dame on Saturday is uncertain, according to multiple reports.Source...
Miami WR Malachi Toney is dealing with an ankle issue, and his status for Notre Dame showdown is unclear
If Malachi Toney is limited or unable to play, it would be a massive blow for Miami against Notre Dame, which has the nation’s top-ranked defense.
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