Toney sets Miami single-game reception record in 52-23 win

Miami defeated Pittsburgh 52-23 on October 24 as wide receiver Malachi Toney caught a school-record 16 passes for 194 yards and three touchdowns, extending the top-ranked Hurricanes’ unbeaten start. Toney’s 16 receptions surpassed the previous Miami single-game mark of 13, set by Mike Harley in 2021 and matched by Toney against Pitt last season. His three touchdown catches equaled his career high and tied Miami’s single-game record. He also reached 2,000 career receiving yards on a 20-yard catch late in the first quarter, doing so in his 23rd game. The sophomore’s postgame career totals were 175 receptions, 2,163 yards and 21 receiving touchdowns. Those figures placed him second in Miami history for catches, seventh for receiving yards and tied for fourth in touchdown receptions. The career receptions record is 200, held by Xavier Restrepo. Through seven games this season, Toney had 66 catches, 952 yards and 13 touchdowns. He entered the Pitt game with Miami’s single-season reception and receiving-yard records, set in 2025 with 109 catches and 1,211 yards. His 13 touchdowns in 2026 matched the school’s single-season record, according to Miami’s statistical rankings. Accounts...