Sports · November 5, 2026
Miami star WR Malachi Toney has a high ankle sprain and needs surgery, AP source says
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Miami Hurricanes star wide receiver and Heisman Trophy candidate Malachi Toney is scheduled to undergo surgery for a high ankle sprain. The injury occurred during a practice session on Wednesday morning, shortly after Miami was ranked No. 1 in the inaugural College Football Playoff rankings of the season. While the Hurricanes' football program initially stated Toney would undergo further evaluation, subsequent reports indicate the surgery will sideline him for multiple weeks. Miami has four regular-season games remaining, starting with a matchup against Notre Dame.
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Malachi Toney is a wide receiver for the University of Miami
- Toney suffered a high ankle sprain
- The injury requires surgery
- Toney will be sidelined for multiple weeks
Reported by only some outlets
- The injury occurred during practice on Wednesday morning
- Toney is a Heisman Trophy candidate
- Miami was ranked No. 1 in the first College Football Playoff rankings on Tuesday
- Toney accounts for 35 percent of Miami's receptions and 46 percent of its touchdown catches
- Miami's upcoming schedule includes Notre Dame, Duke, Virginia Tech, and Boston College
Confirmed
- Malachi Toney has a high ankle sprain.
- Toney is undergoing surgery for the injury.
- The player will be out of action for multiple weeks.
Reported
- The injury happened during a Wednesday morning practice. (New York Post)
- Toney is scheduled for surgery according to a person with knowledge of the matter. (Associated Press)
Rumor
- There is internal hope within the program that Toney could return before the regular season ends. (The Athletic (via New York Post))
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