Toney Ankle Injury Clouds Miami at Notre Dame
Miami receiver Malachi Toney's status is in doubt for Saturday's road game against Notre Dame after an ankle injury in practice this week.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Soccer
Miami's Malachi Toney has an ankle injury that appeared during practice this week, putting his availability for Saturday's game at Notre Dame in doubt. If he cannot play, Cooper Barkate and Daylyn Upshaw may see expanded roles in the passing game.
Why it matters
Toney's status could reshape Miami's receiving corps for a road matchup at Notre Dame. The outcome will show how the Hurricanes' depth holds up when a key pass-catcher is unavailable.
Barkate has 28 catches for 372 yards and four touchdowns through eight games, while Upshaw has 22 catches for 263 yards and two touchdowns as Miami's third-leading receiver. Whether Toney plays Saturday remains unconfirmed.
The players
Malachi Toney
Miami wide receiver whose ankle injury has put his availability in question for the Notre Dame game.
Cooper Barkate
Graduate transfer from Duke who has emerged as a key receiving option for Miami this season.
Daylyn Upshaw
Miami receiver from Columbus, Georgia, in his second season on campus and the Hurricanes' third-leading receiver.
The details
Toney's ankle injury appeared during practice this week, and Miami plays at Notre Dame on Saturday. Graduate transfer Cooper Barkate, who played with quarterback Darian Mensah at Duke before transferring to Miami this offseason, and sophomore Daylyn Upshaw could see increased roles if Toney is sidelined.
Timeline
Wednesday: ESPN's Pete Thamel reported on Toney's ankle injury.
Saturday: Miami plays at Notre Dame in South Bend.
Season Trajectory
Miami's offense this season has leaned on transfers from Duke, with Barkate following quarterback Darian Mensah to South Bend. How the Hurricanes absorb a possible Toney absence will test whether that transfer-built group can carry the passing game through a difficult road trip.
If Toney is out, Barkate and Upshaw become the primary targets for Miami's passing game, which matters for fantasy rosters that have either player. Fans planning to attend or watch can check final lineup confirmations before kickoff.
The takeaway
Injuries to pass-catchers often open opportunities for depth players, and Saturday will show whether Barkate and Upshaw can step up. Readers tracking Miami should watch the final injury report for confirmation.
What happens next
Toney's status will be clearer once Miami releases its final injury report ahead of Saturday's kickoff at Notre Dame.
Further reading
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