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Malachi Toney's Freshman Surge Sets Stage for Miami's Title Shot vs. Indiana at Hard Rock Stadium

Opponents are designing game plans around his rare freshman impact.

Overview

  • The 18-year-old reclassified early and finished with 99 receptions for 1,089 yards, leading all freshmen nationally.
  • He was named the FWAA Offensive Freshman of the Year and the ACC Rookie of the Year.
  • Miami has deployed him across the formation, and he also recorded one rushing touchdown and two pass completions.
  • Indiana defensive coordinator Bryant Haines acknowledged the challenge of limiting No. 10 heading into the matchup.
  • The championship is Monday at Hard Rock Stadium, where lower-seeded Miami is officially the road team but will use its regular locker room.