Miami Star Toney's Notre Dame Status Uncertain

Miami star receiver Malachi Toney is dealing with an ankle injury and is uncertain to play Saturday against Notre Dame, though he intends to try and has not been ruled out. While a person at practice described the injury as not serious, its severity remains unclear; Miami sources hope he can return to practice and play. Toney has 73 catches for 1,027 yards and 13 touchdowns in eight games, making him a central part of the unbeaten, top-ranked Hurricanes’ offense and a Heisman contender. If he is unavailable or limited, Miami could give expanded roles to Daylyn Upshaw, Vandrevius Jacobs or Vance Spafford. The game has major College Football Playoff stakes, particularly for No. 11 Notre Dame, and the Irish also have several injured defenders.