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Malachi Toney adds another amazing catch to his already impressive highlight reel

How did he pull that off?
ByCorey Long
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Oct 17, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Malachi Toney (1) makes a catch against Florida State Seminoles defensive back Ja'Bril Rawls (6) and defensive back Ma'Khi Jones (14) during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Oct 17, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Malachi Toney (1) makes a catch against Florida State Seminoles defensive back Ja'Bril Rawls (6) and defensive back Ma'Khi Jones (14) during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

When Malachi Toney wants the ball, there's no one who is going to stop him, including the Florida State secondary.

We've gotten used to watching Darian Mensah and Toney hit big plays in Miami's offense, but their 30-yard strike in the first quarter against the Seminoles showed how tough Toney is to stop in any situation. The future All-American wide receiver hauled in a deep ball from Mensah and took a shot from Ma'Khi Jones at almost the exact moment the ball arrived. 

Yeah, Malachi . . .how did you do that?

If we're being honest, Mensah probably hung Toney out to dry there. Either he didn't see the deep safety, or the defender closed in on the ball much quicker than expected. It matters none because Toney grabbed the pass, took the hit, and got up to let everyone know that it was a first down, especially the legion of top recruits that are in attendance at Hard Rock Stadium.

The play led to a touchdown run from Mark Fletcher.

Malachi Toney has torched FSU repeatedly in his young career

There's something about the Seminoles that gets Toney extra excited about making things happen. Last year, Toney had seven catches for 107 yards and two touchdowns in a 28-22 win. He has already added another touchdown catch, a 14-yard score.

Toney came into Saturday's game with 39 catches for 604 yards, good enough for second in the ACC behind Wake Forest's Carlos Hernandez. His six touchdown receptions are tied for best in the conference. And this is on a loaded Hurricanes offense where Mensah loves to spread the ball around.

However, as much as Mensah likes being a point guard, his No. 1 target is Toney, and he's the guy who will get the ball when the Hurricanes need something big to happen on offense. In a program with many legendary receivers, Toney is on track to put his name next to greats like Michael Irvin, Andre Johnson, Santana Moss, and Reggie Wayne. 

He's already getting close to the numbers he's amassed in less than two seasons. And Toney shines brightest when the Seminoles are on the other sideline. 

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