Miami star receiver Toney faces ankle surgery before Notre Dame

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 5 Nov, 07:51 · Archive

Miami's Malachi Toney will undergo surgery for a high ankle sprain sustained during Wednesday practice, threatening his availability for Saturday's game against Notre Dame.

Miami's star wide receiver Malachi Toney sustained a high ankle sprain during Wednesday practice and will undergo surgery, creating major doubts about his availability for Saturday's game against Notre Dame. The Hurricanes' medical staff evaluated Toney on Wednesday evening. He will have 'TightRope' surgery, with the team hoping for his return within four to six weeks, though there is no official timeline for his return.

Toney has been integral to Miami's offence. He has recorded 73 receptions for 1,027 yards and 13 touchdowns, accounting for 35 per cent of the Hurricanes' receptions, 39 per cent of receiving yards and 46 per cent of touchdown catches. He had been in Heisman Trophy contention, with the third-shortest odds to win the award before the injury. Toney had not missed any game time prior to this ankle issue.

Miami was ranked No. 1 in the initial College Football Playoff rankings released Tuesday. Notre Dame, ranked No. 11, needs a win to remain in playoff contention with four games remaining in the regular season. The injury arrives at a critical moment for the Hurricanes' national title hopes, though there is hope within the program that Toney could return before the season ends.

How it is being reported

• Miami star receiver Malachi Toney undergoing surgery in critical blowThere is no timeline for his return, though a comeback from a high ankle sprain can typically take at least four weeks.New York Post · 5 Nov, 02:23
• Top-ranked Miami faces nightmare injury concern as star receiver Malachi Toney set to undergo ankle surgeryNotre Dame needs a signature win to climb the CFP rankings, but the Malachi Toney ankle injury adds a new wrinkle to Saturday's Miami showdown.Fox News · 5 Nov, 00:15
• Miami star Malachi Toney’s status in doubt for massive Notre Dame matchupNo. 1 Miami receiver Malachi Toney is uncertain for Saturday's matchup against No. 11 Notre Dame due to an ankle injury.New York Post · 4 Nov, 21:30

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