CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – Miami wide receiver Malachi Toney was named one of seven finalists for the 2026 Paul Hornung Award presented by Texas Roadhouse, the Louisville Sports Commission announced today.
 
The Award pays tribute to the late football legend and Louisville native Paul Hornung and is presented annually to the most versatile player in major college football.
 
Toney has been one of the premier players in college football this season and has led No. 7 Miami to an 8-1 record. The sophomore leads all FBS players with 9.13 receptions per game and ranks third nationally in receiving yards (1,027), receiving yards per game (128.4) and receiving touchdowns (13). He also ranks 12th in total touchdowns (13) and 14th in scoring at 9.8 points per game.
 
In addition to being a standout receiver, Toney has also handled punt return duties for the Hurricanes this season, logging 144.63 all-purpose yards per game. He’s also added four carries for 61 yards on the season, averaging 15.25 yards per carry, and completed his lone pass attempt, helping the Hurricanes covert on a two-point conversion.
 
The winner and his family will be honored at the annual Paul Hornung Award dinner in downtown Louisville on March 8, 2027.