# Top-ranked Miami faces nightmare injury concern as star receiver Malachi Toney set to undergo ankle surgery

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/top-ranked-miami-faces-nightmare-injury-concern-as-star-receiver-malachi-toney-set-to-undergo-ankle-surgery/
- Published: 2026-11-05T03:09:25+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T09:20:03+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/top-ranked-miami-faces-nightmare-injury-concern-star-receiver-malachi-toney-undergo-ankle-surgery
- Topics: Celebrity, Entertainment, World

## Key points

- Malachi Toney is expected to undergo surgery for a high-ankle sprain.
- Miami hopes its star receiver can return in four to six weeks.
- His absence could affect Miami’s game with Notre Dame and playoff prospects.

## Summary

Miami wide receiver Malachi Toney is set to have ankle surgery after suffering a high-ankle sprain during Wednesday practice, leaving his availability for Saturday’s game against Notre Dame in doubt. The injury adds uncertainty for the No. 1-ranked Hurricanes, who rely on Toney as a leading offensive playmaker alongside quarterback Darian Mensah.

Toney is expected to have TightRope surgery, and Miami hopes he can return in four to six weeks, although that timetable is uncertain. He has made 73 receptions for 1,027 yards and 13 touchdowns this season. Notre Dame was ranked 11th in the first College Football Playoff poll, and its betting advantage over Miami widened from five to 6.5 points as concern about Toney grew.

## Coverage

- [Fox News: Top-ranked Miami faces nightmare injury concern as star receiver Malachi Toney set to undergo ankle surgery](https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/top-ranked-miami-faces-nightmare-injury-concern-star-receiver-malachi-toney-undergo-ankle-surgery)
- [New York Post: Miami star receiver Malachi Toney undergoing surgery in critical blow](https://nypost.com/2026/11/04/sports/miami-star-malachi-toney-undergoing-surgery-in-critical-blow/)

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