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Freshman Star Malachi Toney Shines in Title Game as Miami Falls to Indiana

The 18-year-old reclassified to enroll early, becoming Miami's go-to receiver as a true freshman.

Overview

  • Malachi Toney caught 10 passes for 122 yards and a touchdown in Miami's 27-21 loss to Indiana in the College Football Playoff final at Hard Rock Stadium.
  • Toney finished his first college season with 99 receptions for 1,089 yards and nine receiving touchdowns across 15 games as quarterback Carson Beck's primary target.
  • He delivered pivotal postseason moments with the winning touchdown against Texas A&M and a fourth-quarter score in the semifinal versus Ole Miss, recording five catches in each CFP game.
  • The four-star prospect reclassified from the Class of 2026 to 2025 to start college early after leading American Heritage to a 2024 state championship and being named Florida Player of the Year by MaxPreps.
  • He is not related to NFL receiver Kadarius Toney; his father is former NFL wideout and returner Antonio Brown, and he is not draft-eligible for at least two more college seasons.