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Miami star receiver and top Heisman Trophy candidate Malachi Toney is dealing with an ankle issue that is casting some doubt over his availability for the top-ranked Hurricanes in this weekend s showdown at No. 4 Notre Dame, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. The severity of Toney s injury is unclear, the person said. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because neither the player nor the school released any information publicly. Toney has dealt with ankle issues at times this season without missing any games. If Toney is limited or unable to play, it would be a massive blow for Miami (8-0, No. 1 College Football Playoff) against Notre Dame (7-1, No. 11 CFP) — which has the nation s top-ranked defense. Among all Football Bowl Subdivision players entering this week, Toney is second with 73 catches, tied for second with 13 touchdown receptions and third with 1,027 receiving yards. “He s as good as anyone you ll see,” Notre Dame coach