Miami receiver Malachi Toney to have surgery for high ankle sprain

Miami receiver Malachi Toney will have surgery for a high ankle sprain after being hurt at practice.

The injury rules him out of Saturday’s game against Notre Dame and is expected to sideline him for at least four weeks.

Toney had 73 catches for 1,027 yards and 13 touchdowns for the undefeated Hurricanes, who are ranked No.

1 in the first College Football Playoff rankings.

His absence removes a leading Heisman contender and could change the award race in the final weeks of the season.

Miami quarterback Darian Mensah may gain momentum, while Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr has a chance to strengthen his case in their matchup.

Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith is again the Heisman favorite, according to the betting odds cited in the coverage.

The playoff’s first round is six weeks away, but the sources do not say when Toney is expected to return.