Overview
- Miami defeated Ole Miss 31-27 in the College Football Playoff semifinal, with Malachi Toney catching five passes for 81 yards and a late touchdown and declaring, “We bend but we don’t break.”
- Recent reporting reiterates there is no family connection between Malachi Toney and Kadarius Toney despite the shared last name and Florida college ties.
- Malachi’s father is Antonio Brown, a former NFL wide receiver who primarily handled returns over three seasons with the Bills and Washington.
- The true freshman emerged as Miami’s top target in 2025, leading the team with 94 receptions for just over 1,000 yards and eight touchdowns while also contributing as a return man.
- Kadarius Toney’s path is separate, as the ex-Florida star and 2021 first-round pick played for the Giants, Chiefs and Browns and has not held an NFL roster spot since 2024.