‘We’re the hunters’: Miami prepares for Top 5 showdown vs. Notre Dame without Malachi Toney

The No. 1 Miami Hurricanes are heading to South Bend, Indiana, for a Saturday night showdown against the No. 4 Notre Dame Fighting Irish, but they’ll have to do it without one of their biggest offensive playmakers.Leer en españolWide receiver Malachi Toney is expected to miss four to six weeks with an ankle injury, leaving a significant void in Miami’s offense as the undefeated Hurricanes prepare for one of their biggest tests of the season.Toney’s absence is a major storyline heading into the matchup, particularly after his record-breaking performances this season. The sophomore has emerged as quarterback Darian Mensah’s favorite target and a key piece of Miami’s top- ranked offense at 47.6 PPG (534.9 total yards per game). While the Hurricanes look to adjust without Toney, they could lean more heavily on senior running back Mark Fletcher Jr., who has shown he can make an impact both on the ground and through the air.Fletcher showcased his versatility in Miami’s recent game against No