Pitt faces Miami's potent offence led by Toney

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 21:20 · Archive

Pitt plays No. 1 Miami on Saturday facing receiver Malachi Toney and the Hurricanes' multiple offensive threats.

Pitt plays at No. 1 Miami on Saturday facing a complex defensive challenge. Star receiver Malachi Toney has 50 receptions for 758 yards and eight touchdowns this season, but he is far from Miami's only offensive weapon. Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi said simply double-teaming Toney will not work. 'You double him, they'll run the ball down your throat,' Narduzzi said of the undefeated Hurricanes. 'Best thing to do is be sound against him, know where he is and play good football.'

Cornerback Raion Strader, a Penn Hills native who played college football at Miami (Ohio) and Auburn before transferring to Pitt, may potentially shadow Toney. Strader leads the Panthers in interceptions with three and pass breakups with five. He had two interceptions and two tackles in Pitt's 27-21 loss to Boston College. Strader expressed confidence heading into the matchup. 'He's a really good player, real dynamic player,' Strader said of Toney. 'But I think we have a great scheme for him. I think we'll go in and just play how we play, keep playing aggressive.'

How it is being reported

• Pitt is shredded by No. 1 Miami as Darian Mensah, Malachi Toney prove too much to handlePittsburgh Post-Gazette · 24 Oct, 20:53
• Pitt faces daunting challenge of containing Malachi Toney, Miami’s many offensive weaponsWhen Pitt plays at No. 1 Miami on Saturday and looks to shut down star receiver Malachi Toney, fans could be forgiven for assuming the Panthers will try to limit his impact by simply double-teaming him.TribLIVE · 22 Oct, 21:37

In this story: Pitt · Miami · Malachi Toney · Pat Narduzzi · Raion Strader · Auburn · Boston College · Penn Hills

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