Miami Hurricanes face biggest test of undefeated season at Notre Dame without Malachi Toney

Undefeated Miami visits Notre Dame in a major test of its 8-0 start, but will be without receiver Malachi Toney, who is sidelined with an ankle injury and due to have surgery. The article argues that the matchup will show more about both teams, whose records have been built largely against unranked opponents.

Miami quarterback Darian Mensah has thrown for 2,425 yards and 25 touchdowns, including 13 caught by Toney, with only one interception. Notre Dame is 7-1 after losing to BYU and has won its other games by at least two scores; quarterback CJ Carr has thrown 18 touchdown passes. The writer picks Miami to cover the 7.5-point spread, saying the line overstates Notre Dame’s strength and the effect of Toney’s absence.