From the very first snap, Malachi Toney has been impossible to ignore. In Week 1 against Notre Dame, he caught 6 passes for 82 yards. Since then, through the first half of the season, he’s consistently pulled in four or more catches per game. And every reception screams highlight material. But the biggest spark? When Miami beat FSU 28-22 to stay undefeated at 5-0, thanks to a stunning performance by 18-year-old WR Malachi Toney. The true freshman lit up the field with 107 yards and two scores, all before the 4th quarter, leaving FSU’s secondary grasping at air with every move. And now, seeing him deliver that performance with everyone singing his praises, Mario Cristobal ’s statement from 5 months ago feels more real than ever.
On September 5, CFB reporter Brandon Marcello captured