Miami star wide receiver Malachi Toney will undergo surgery for a high ankle sprain, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel. The injury occurred during Wednesday's practice and will sideline the Heisman contender for Saturday's game against Notre Dame and beyond. The typical recovery timeline is at least four weeks, which threatens his availability during the first round of the College Football Playoff.
Toney emerged as a top Heisman candidate this season, leading Power 4 receivers with 73 receptions for 1,027 yards and 13 touchdowns. The sophomore has surpassed 100 all-purpose yards in six of eight games for the undefeated Hurricanes. Miami debuted at No. 1 in the initial College Football Playoff rankings Tuesday, leading the nation in scoring at 47.6 points per game.
Before the injury news, Toney held the fourth-best Heisman odds at +700 according to Draft Kings, trailing Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith, quarterback Darian Mensah, and Notre Dame's CJ Carr. His absence represents a significant blow to Miami's high-powered passing attack.
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