Miami Says Malachi Toney Injured, Notre Dame Status Uncertain

The Miami Hurricanes said wide receiver Malachi Toney was injured during Wednesday’s practice and was undergoing further evaluation, leaving his availability for Saturday’s game against Notre Dame uncertain. The team’s statement did not identify the injury or give its severity. An unnamed person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press that Toney had an ankle issue, but the severity was unclear. Miami said it would provide additional updates as appropriate. ESPN reporter Pete Thamel reported that Toney’s status for Saturday was uncertain and that he was expected to try to play. The reports repeating that assessment trace back to Thamel’s report. A separate account attributed to someone who attended Miami practice said the injury was not considered serious, while a Miami coach was reportedly hopeful Toney would return to practice Thursday and play. Those assessments were not confirmed in the team’s statement. Toney entered the week with 73 receptions for 1,027 yards and 13 touchdown catches. The figures put him among the leading receivers nationally in each category. His production has made him a Heisman Trophy contender and a major part of Miami’s offense. The...