Toney Named FWAA Offensive Freshman of the Year

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – Miami wide receiver Malachi Toney was named the FWAA Offensive Freshman of the Year, the Football Writers Association of America announced Thursday.

Toney has put together one of the most productive freshman seasons in program history, totaling 99 receptions for 1,089 yards and nine touchdowns through 15 games. He leads all freshmen nationally in receptions and receiving yards while averaging 72.6 yards per game.

The freshman standout also earned ACC Offensive Rookie of the Year honors and was named an FWAA Freshman All-American, becoming the first freshman in Miami history to eclipse 1,000 receiving yards and the seventh Hurricane overall to reach the milestone in a single season.

Toney recorded at least five catches in 13 games and posted multiple standout performances, including a season-high 146 receiving yards at Virginia Tech and 135 yards against Louisville. 

He continued his production in the postseason, catching 22 passes for 226 yards across Miami’s three playoff games, the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal against Texas A&M, the Cotton Bowl versus Ohio State and the Fiesta Bowl against Ole Miss.

In addition to his receiving production, Toney contributed 113 rushing yards and one touchdown on 23 carries.

The Hurricanes will face Indiana in the 2026 CFP National Championship Game on Monday, Jan. 19, at 7:30 p.m. at Hard Rock Stadium. The game will be televised on ESPN and broadcast on 104.3 WQAM.

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