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Malachi Toney's Record Freshman Season Sets Stage for Miami in CFP Final at Hard Rock

Indiana is designing coverages to blunt the 18-year-old reclassified freshman who has become Miami's offensive focal point.

Overview

  • The 18-year-old finished the season with a Miami-record 99 receptions for 1,089 yards, leading all freshmen nationally in both categories.
  • He earned FWAA Offensive Freshman of the Year and ACC Rookie of the Year honors after nine receiving touchdowns.
  • Miami has deployed him in multiple roles, including slot, running back and quarterback, and he added a rushing score plus two touchdown passes.
  • Coaches and teammates cite exhaustive film study and maturity as keys to his rapid rise from a reclassified American Heritage standout.
  • Indiana defensive coordinator Bryant Haines said not all of his calls can stop No. 10, signaling disguises and zone looks aimed at limiting Toney.