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    “A Generational Talent”: Miami Hurricanes Fans React to Freshman’s Explosion

    Jackson LoschkoBy No Comments4 Mins Read
    Miami Hurricanes, Mario Cristobal
    Oct 4, 2025; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal during the second half against the Florida State Seminoles at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images

    The 3rd-ranked Miami Hurricanes traveled to Doak S. Campbell Stadium to play against the 18th-ranked Florida State Seminoles, winning 28-22 and soaring to 5-0. Carson Beck and the Hurricanes’ receiving corps dominated the 40th-ranked passing defense in the nation. Beck completed 20 of 27 pass attempts for 241 yards and four touchdowns.

    Highlighting one of the biggest stars of the game was a player who should be in high school.

    Miami Hurricanes’ three-star recruit steals the show

    Miami Hurricanes, Malachi Toney
    Oct 4, 2025; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Malachi Toney (10) runs against Florida State Seminoles defensive back Jerry Wilson (19) during the second half at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images

    Malachi Toney dominated the Seminoles’ secondary, leading the team with seven receptions for 107 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his elite speed, route-running ability, and explosiveness after the catch. His first touchdown occurred on a 44-yard flea-flicker, where he caught a deep ball, got past the defender, and sprinted into the end zone. On Toney’s second touchdown, he displayed his dangerous after-the-catch ability by turning a four-yard pass into a 40-yard house call, thanks to a nasty juke to evade a defender.

    The craziest part is that, technically, he should not be playing at this level yet.

    Miami Hurricanes’ star should be in high school (technically)

    Miami Hurricanes, Malachi Toney
    Oct 4, 2025; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Malachi Toney (10) runs against Florida State Seminoles linebacker Elijah Herring (31) during the first half at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images
    Malachi Toney should technically still be a senior at American Heritage High School. However, due to his elite ability as a receiver, he reclassified into the 2025 recruiting class as a three-star recruit, rather than the 2026 class. So far this season, Toney has hauled in 29 receptions for 375 yards and three touchdowns across five games.
    Hurricanes fans are excited and lucky to have him on the team for the next three years, where he has a real chance to develop into the next great wide receiver and first-round pick.

    Fans react to the freshman’s explosion

    Miami Hurricanes, Fans
    Oct 4, 2025; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes mascot takes selfies with fans before a game against the Florida State Seminoles at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images

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