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WR Malachi Toney will get surgery on injured ankle, per report
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Key Points:
- Miami's star wide receiver Malachi Toney suffered a severe ankle injury in practice that likely requires surgery, sidelining him for at least several weeks but not ending his season.
- Toney is expected to miss the upcoming game against No. 11 Notre Dame, where Miami is now a touchdown underdog, with his return anticipated for the postseason if Miami reaches the College Football Playoffs.
- Through eight games, Toney ranks third nationally in receiving yards (1,027), second in receptions (73), and second in touchdown catches (13), making him a central figure in Miami's offense.
- Pro Football Focus rates Toney with a 95.0 receiving grade, the highest among all receivers, and he has not dropped a catchable pass this season, highlighted by a standout game with 16 catches for 194 yards and three touchdowns against Pittsburgh.
- At the time of his injury announcement, Toney held fourth-best Heisman Trophy odds at +800, while Miami quarterback Darian Mensah had the second-best odds at +200.
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