Malachi Toney expected to undergo surgery after injuring ankle in practice ahead of showdown with Notre Dame

The No. 1 Miami Hurricanes got some concerning injury news on Wednesday when star receiver Malachi Toney suffered an ankle injury in practice. Sources told CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz that Toney suffered a high-ankle sprain and is expected to undergo surgery, but there is hope within the program that Toney will be back in time for a potential College Football Playoff run.

Toney is the Hurricanes' biggest offensive weapon with 73 catches, 1,027 yards and 13 touchdowns this season, and his production for the nation's top team has made him one of the Heisman Trophy favorites alongside his quarterback, Darian Mensah.

Losing Toney the week of Miami's biggest game would be a disaster for the Hurricanes, as the Miami offense looks for ways to create explosive plays against a talented Notre Dame defense.

Last year's win over Notre Dame was Toney's breakout performance as a freshman, as he caught six passes for 82 yards and one touchdown in Miami's 27-24 victory to open the season. Toney is the top threat the Irish were going to have to game-plan and account for with multiple defenders, and any losing his ability to get downfield and move in space is a significant loss…

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