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WATCH: Malachi Toney wipes out a fan during play vs. Hokies then immediately redeems himself

Malachi Toney was locked in against the Virginia Tech Hokies in Week 13. The freshman wide receiver accidentally barreled over a woman on the sidelines, then promptly helped her up.The action happened late in the second quarter of the game, with the Hurricanes enjoying a significant lead over the Virginia Tech Hokies. Thankfully, the woman looked okay, and the game resumed.Here's a look at the accidental collision:The Miami Hurricanes remain in the playoff race and need to win their last two games to maintain an outside shot of qualifying for the playoffs. On the other hand, the Virginia Tech Hokies are fresh off hiring James Franklin as their new head coach, and they're locked in on preparing for the 2026 season.Malachi Toney has been Carson Beck's favorite targetMalachi Toney has been a revelation in his freshman season with the Miami Hurricanes. The promising wide receiver has combined nicely with the former Georgia Bulldogs shot caller in the ongoing 2025 campaign.Toney has amassed a stat line of 59 catches, 698 receiving yards, and five touchdowns. He's been utilized as a safety blanket on a Miami Hurricanes team that seems to operate better on the ground rather than in the air. Toney has shown signs of being a future star through his composure, catching radius, and adaptability to unique situations throughout a game.Carson Beck will be leaving the Hurricanes at the end of the season, and the program will likely enter the transfer portal to find an experienced quarterback. They'll likely consider Toney's development when choosing a new quarterback.Furthermore, Miami Hurricanes fans will hope that Toney gets even better in the 2026 campaign. College football fans are wary of a second-season regression for promising wide receivers. Their fans will instead hope for a Jeremiah Smith trajectory as Toney grows into his own as an elite collegiate pass catcher.

WATCH: Malachi Toney wipes out a fan during play vs. Hokies then immediately redeems himself

Malachi Toney was locked in against the Virginia Tech Hokies in Week 13. The freshman wide receiver accidentally barreled over a woman on the sidelines, then promptly helped her up.The action happened late in the second quarter of the game, with the Hurricanes enjoying a significant lead over the Virginia Tech Hokies. Thankfully, the woman looked okay, and the game resumed.Here's a look at the accidental collision:The Miami Hurricanes remain in the playoff race and need to win their last two games to maintain an outside shot of qualifying for the playoffs. On the other hand, the Virginia Tech Hokies are fresh off hiring James Franklin as their new head coach, and they're locked in on preparing for the 2026 season.Malachi Toney has been Carson Beck's favorite targetMalachi Toney has been a revelation in his freshman season with the Miami Hurricanes. The promising wide receiver has combined nicely with the former Georgia Bulldogs shot caller in the ongoing 2025 campaign.Toney has amassed a stat line of 59 catches, 698 receiving yards, and five touchdowns. He's been utilized as a safety blanket on a Miami Hurricanes team that seems to operate better on the ground rather than in the air. Toney has shown signs of being a future star through his composure, catching radius, and adaptability to unique situations throughout a game.Carson Beck will be leaving the Hurricanes at the end of the season, and the program will likely enter the transfer portal to find an experienced quarterback. They'll likely consider Toney's development when choosing a new quarterback.Furthermore, Miami Hurricanes fans will hope that Toney gets even better in the 2026 campaign. College football fans are wary of a second-season regression for promising wide receivers. Their fans will instead hope for a Jeremiah Smith trajectory as Toney grows into his own as an elite collegiate pass catcher.

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