Sports · November 4, 2026
Miami star Malachi Toney to miss Notre Dame game, per reports
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Miami Hurricanes star wide receiver Malachi Toney suffered an ankle injury during practice on Wednesday, casting doubt on his availability for Saturday's matchup against Notre Dame. Conflicting reports have emerged regarding the severity of the injury; while some outlets describe his status as 'uncertain' with the player expected to attempt to play, others report that he suffered a high-ankle sprain that will require surgery. Toney, a sophomore Heisman candidate, has recorded 73 receptions, 1,027 yards, and 13 touchdowns this season for the top-ranked Hurricanes.
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- CBS SportsSports network
Malachi Toney expected to undergo surgery after injuring ankle in practice ahead of showdown with Notre Dame
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Miami star Malachi Toney’s status in doubt for massive Notre Dame matchup
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Miami gets concerning Malachi Toney injury update ahead of Notre Dame clash
Read at Newsweek ↗ - Yahoo SportsSports network
Miami star Malachi Toney to miss Notre Dame game, per reports
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Malachi Toney sustained an ankle injury during practice on Wednesday.
- Toney has 73 receptions, 1,027 receiving yards, and 13 touchdowns this season.
- Miami is currently the No. 1 ranked team.
- The upcoming game is against Notre Dame.
Reported by only some outlets
- CBS Sports and Yahoo Sports report that Toney is expected to undergo surgery.
- CBS Sports identifies the injury specifically as a high-ankle sprain.
- The New York Post and Newsweek report that Toney is expected to 'press and attempt to play' on Saturday.
- Newsweek notes Toney had 154 yards and two touchdowns in a win over Florida State.
- The New York Post mentions Toney has +325 Heisman odds at BetMGM.
- CBS Sports notes Toney accounts for 35.1% of Miami's receptions and 46.4% of its receiving touchdowns.
Confirmed
- Malachi Toney suffered an ankle injury in practice on Wednesday.
- Miami is the No. 1 ranked team in the nation.
- Toney has 73 receptions and 1,027 yards this season.
Reported
- Toney is expected to undergo surgery for a high-ankle sprain. (CBS Sports)
- Toney is expected to press and attempt to play against Notre Dame. (New York Post)
Rumor
- There is hope within the Miami program that Toney could return for the College Football Playoff. (CBS Sports)
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