CBS Sports named Malachi Toney one of its six Heisman Trophy dark horses for the upcoming season. Toney was the only non-quarterback on the list, which also included Alabama's Keelon Russell, South Carolina's LaNorris Sellers, Auburn's Byrum Brown, BYU's Bear Bachmeier and SMU's Kevin Jennings.
His freshman season included five 100-yard receiving games, and he delivered in Miami's biggest moments during its run to the College Football Playoff National Championship Game.
Toney caught 22 passes for 226 yards across Miami's first three playoff games before recording 10 catches for 122 yards and a touchdown against Indiana in the national title game.
Quarterbacks dominate the Heisman Trophy in college football, so Toney will need both a massive individual season and a Miami team that stays in the CFP picture.
DeVonta Smith became the first wide receiver in nearly three decades to win the Heisman when he took home the 2020 award at Alabama. He did it while serving as the top weapon for an undefeated national champion and producing one of the best seasons the position has ever seen.
2025 stat line for the 6 CBS Sports Heisman dark horses
- QB, Keelon Russell, Alabama: 11 of 15 passing for 143 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions. He added three carries for 17 yards in two appearances while preserving his redshirt.
- QB, LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina: 178 of 293 passing for 2,437 yards, 13 touchdowns and eight interceptions. He also rushed 149 times for 270 yards and five touchdowns.
- QB, Byrum Brown, USF: 226 of 341 passing for 3,158 yards, 28 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He added 1,008 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns on 175 carries.
- QB, Bear Bachmeier, BYU: 251 of 387 passing for 3,033 yards, 15 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He added 527 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns.
- QB, Kevin Jennings, SMU: 300 of 454 passing for 3,641 yards, 26 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. He also rushed for 54 yards and four touchdowns on 70 attempts.
- WR, Malachi Toney, Miami: 109 receptions for 1,211 yards and 10 receiving touchdowns. He added 23 rushes for 113 yards and a touchdown, completed four of seven passes for 82 yards and two touchdowns, and returned 23 punts for 298 yards.
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