Malachi Toney became a star for Miami before he could legally vote.
Two weeks before his 18th birthday, Toney burst onto the national scene in the Hurricanes’ 2025 season-opener vs. Notre Dame, hauling in six receptions for 82 yards and a touchdown. The further his freshman campaign continued, the more ingrained he became in Miami’s offense.
Now – just as Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith did in 2024 – Toney enters the College Football Playoff as his team’s most dynamic weapon despite his status as a first-year player.
“He's a pretty good playmaker,” Buckeye defensive end Kenyatta Jackson Jr.