Star WR Malachi Toney dealing with ankle issue, status for Miami-Notre Dame unclear

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Miami star receiver and top Heisman Trophy candidate Malachi Toney suffered an ankle injury in practice Wednesday, casting some doubt over his availability for the top-ranked Hurricanes in this weekend s showdown at No. 4 Notre Dame. In a statement, Miami s athletic department said Toney was “undergoing further evaluation by the team s medical staff, adding that it will share further updates as appropriate. The statement did not make any mention of whether Toney is expected to play this weekend. Toney has dealt with ankle issues at times this season without missing any games. If Toney is limited or unable to play, it would be a massive blow for Miami (8-0, No. 1 College Football Playoff) against Notre Dame (7-1, No. 11 CFP) — which has the nation s top-ranked defense. Among all Football Bowl Subdivision players entering this week, Toney is second with 73 catches, tied for second with 13 touchdown receptions and third with 1,027 receiving yards. “H