Malachi Toney Out for Notre Dame Game After High Ankle Sprain Surgery

Miami wide receiver Malachi Toney will not play against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Saturday night after undergoing surgery for a high ankle sprain suffered during Wednesday practice.

The Hurricanes released a brief statement confirming Toney was evaluated by the team’s medical staff and later announced he did not travel to South Bend.

Prior to the injury, Toney entered the week as a Heisman Trophy favorite and led the ACC with 73 catches.

ESPN reporter Pete Thamel initially noted uncertainty about Toney’s status and the possibility he would "press" to play, but subsequent reporting indicated he would miss the Notre Dame game and likely several additional weeks.

The loss comes as the No. 1, undefeated Miami Hurricanes prepare for what the program described as its biggest game of the season.