After tying Miami's record, malachi toney adds another chapter to his single season heisman campaign

Toney reaches touchdown mark

Toney entered Miami’s game against North Carolina as the Heisman front-runner and added another milestone in the season’s eighth game. His 13 receiving touchdowns tied the Hurricanes’ single-season record, set by Leonard Hankerson in 2010.

He moved past Michael Irvin, who had 11 receiving touchdowns. Toney’s mark is now level with Hankerson’s 13 rather than standing alone at the top.

A quiet start, then key catches

Toney had four catches for 27 yards and a touchdown in the first half against North Carolina. In the second half, he saw the ball three times, and he ended the night with seven receptions for 75 yards.

The article says North Carolina double-teamed Toney throughout the game. Miami quarterback Darian Mensah threw for 274 yards, helping the offense find other options while defenders focused on the receiver.

Miami spreads the offense

After the game, coach Mario Cristobal said the offense had found ways to get the ball to other players when opponents tried to take one player out of the action. He said North Carolina bracketed Toney, while the ball continued to spread to teammates.

Cristobal’s comments reflected Miami’s approach against the coverage. The article notes that, when the Hurricanes needed Toney most, the ball went to him.

More records within reach

Toney has four regular-season games left to add to his single-season totals. He is a sophomore, and the article says other records could come with time. Attention now turns to Miami’s matchup against Notre Dame and the possibility that Lenard Moore will be healthy. The article identifies Moore as a challenge for Toney.