CORAL GABLES, Fla. – University of Miami wide receiver Malachi Toney has been named a finalist for the 2026 Paul Hornung Award, presented annually to the most versatile player in college football, the Louisville Sports Commission announced Thursday.

In eight games played, the sophomore has recorded 73 receptions for 1,027 yards and 13 touchdowns, averaging 128.4 receiving yards per game. He has surpassed the 100-yard receiving mark five times this season, highlighted by a 234-yard, three-touchdown performance against Stanford.

Toney's production has extended beyond the passing game as the Miami native has added 61 rushing yards on four carries and 69 yards on six punt returns, totaling 1,157 all-purpose yards this season.

Toney was also named a semifinalist for the Maxwell Award and Walter Camp Player of the Year Award earlier this week.

The 2026 recipient will be announced Dec. 10, with voting conducted by a national selection committee and fans.

Miami returns to Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 14, to host Duke for Homecoming. Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET, with television coverage on ABC.

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