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Malachi Toney arrives early at Hard Rock Stadium in walking boot as Miami awaits his return

Toney was spotted wearing a walking boot and playing catch before his teammates arrived.
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Oct 31, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Miami (FL) Hurricanes wide receiver Malachi Toney (1) warms up before the game at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
Oct 31, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Miami (FL) Hurricanes wide receiver Malachi Toney (1) warms up before the game at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Malachi Toney won't be playing against Duke on Saturday, but the injured Miami star was reportedly among the first Hurricanes to arrive at Hard Rock Stadium. Toney was spotted wearing a walking boot and playing catch before his teammates arrived, providing an encouraging sight as he continues recovering from ankle surgery.

Mario Cristobal says Toney remains on schedule

Cristobal initially projected that Toney could return in as little as four weeks, potentially putting him back on the field in early December.

"Timeline is as soon as four, four and a half weeks from procedure time," Cristobal said following Miami's loss to Notre Dame.

The coach provided another encouraging update during Wednesday's Mario Cristobal Show: "He is doing really well, he is attacking the rehab. We are on schedule," Cristobal said.

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Miami continues adjusting to life without Toney

Miami struggled in the first half without Toney against Notre Dame, falling behind 24-3 before nearly completing a second-half comeback after the offense settled in.

Cooper Barkate and Elija Lofton led the way for the pass catchers in that game. Barkate caught 10 passes for 92 yards and two touchdowns, and Lofton recorded seven catches for 113 yards and another TD.

Vandrevius Jacobs, Somourian Wingo and Vance Spafford could step into bigger roles as Miami adjusts its receiving rotation. The run game will also be important for Miami down the stretch. If the ground attack can get going, that will take a lot of pressure off of Darian Mensah.

Both Miami and Duke will be missing receivers Saturday

Miami WR Joshua Moore remains out for the season with an injury.

Duke officially ruled out three receivers: Jamien Little, Kavon Simmons and Qeanu Johnson. Simmons is the most productive of the three players, having recorded eight receptions for 97 yards and one touchdown this season.

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