Overview
- Multiple outlets, including CBS Sports and 247Sports, report that the Miami linebacker intends to play in 2026, creating an uncommon eighth collegiate season.
- Toure qualifies under NCAA rules through a 2019 redshirt, the universal 2020 COVID waiver, and medical redshirts after ACL tears in 2022 and 2024.
- In his first year at Miami after transferring from Rutgers, he started all 16 games in 2025 and led the Hurricanes with 84 tackles.
- He delivered in the postseason with eight tackles vs. Texas A&M and a career-high-tying 11 in the national championship game loss to Indiana.
- His return provides veteran leadership as Miami turns over key pieces, with departures such as Rueben Bain Jr., Akheem Mesidor and Wesley Bissainthe and additions including transfer edge rusher Damon Wilson II.