The No. 1 ranked Miami Hurricanes might have to defend their top spot this Saturday without their biggest weapon. Star wide receiver Malachi Toney is uncertain to play against No. 11 Notre Dame due to an ankle injury. This is a massive blow, man.
Toney’s Status Shakes Up Saturday
ESPN’s Pete Thamel and Max Olson broke the news that Toney is battling that ankle issue. His status for the huge Week 10 clash is completely up in the air. We’re talking about a player vital to their offense, and now the top team in the nation is sweating it for one of their toughest tests yet.
Magnitude of the Moment
Thamel did report that Toney is expected to “press and attempt to play” given how big this game is. You know he’s feeling the weight of that No. 1 ranking, the pressure to deliver against a serious opponent like Notre Dame. This isn’t just a regular Saturday kick-off, this is No. 1 versus No. 11, with everything on the line. The Hurricanes are defending their ranking on the road at Notre Dame Stadium.
The Hurricanes and Fighting Irish are set to kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET this Saturday at Notre Dame Stadium. Every single play is going to matter, and if Toney somehow manages to suit up, it will be an absolute battle to see if he can make an impact. Can Miami hold onto that No. 1 spot without him in the lineup, or at least at 100%? That’s the question we’ll all be watching to see answered.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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