Miami football was gearing up for its biggest game of the regular season on Saturday against No. 11 Notre Dame, but now it has much bigger things on its mind. Star wide receiver Malachi Toney went down with an ankle injury during practice on Wednesday, bringing his status for one of college football's greatest rivalries in question.

Now, things are looking much bleaker than Toney just missing Saturday's game. He has a high-ankle sprain that will require surgery and keep him out for multiple weeks, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel.

Having the surgery should allow Toney to return to the field for the College Football Playoff, which Miami is expected to qualify for regardless of what happens on Saturday night.

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