Former Heisman winner Mark Ingram is already handing out way-too-early Heisman love, and Miami fans will like where this is headed.
Speaking on the latest episode of The Triple Option, Ingram named Hurricanes sophomore wide receiver Malachi Toney as his early pick to win the Heisman Trophy in 2026.
“My way-too-early Heisman pick? I’m going with your boy,” Ingram said. “Fresh on my mind from the National Championship Game and the playoff run, Malachi Toney. I think he’s going to be the next Heisman brother.”
Toney is coming off one of the best freshman seasons in Miami history. He finished with 109 catches for 1,211 yards and 10 touchdowns in 16 games, leading all freshmen in receptions and receiving yards. The freshman standout earned ACC Offensive Rookie of the Year and FWAA Freshman All-American honors. He became the first Miami freshman to top 1,000 receiving yards and just the seventh Hurricane overall to do it.
Toney caught at least five passes in 13 games, including 146 yards at Virginia Tech and 135 yards against Louisville. He also showed off his versatility, adding 113 rushing yards and a touchdown on 23 carries.
This will get people talking.
Speaking on the latest episode of The Triple Option, Ingram named Hurricanes sophomore wide receiver Malachi Toney as his early pick to win the Heisman Trophy in 2026.
“My way-too-early Heisman pick? I’m going with your boy,” Ingram said. “Fresh on my mind from the National Championship Game and the playoff run, Malachi Toney. I think he’s going to be the next Heisman brother.”
Toney is coming off one of the best freshman seasons in Miami history. He finished with 109 catches for 1,211 yards and 10 touchdowns in 16 games, leading all freshmen in receptions and receiving yards. The freshman standout earned ACC Offensive Rookie of the Year and FWAA Freshman All-American honors. He became the first Miami freshman to top 1,000 receiving yards and just the seventh Hurricane overall to do it.
Toney caught at least five passes in 13 games, including 146 yards at Virginia Tech and 135 yards against Louisville. He also showed off his versatility, adding 113 rushing yards and a touchdown on 23 carries.
This will get people talking.
