NEWYou can now listen to PK Press Club articles!
A Miami Hurricanes staff member was inches from disaster after being accidentally hit by a player during Saturday’s game against the Virginia Tech Hokies.
The incident occurred in the second quarter of Miami’s 34-17 win over Virginia Tech. Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck found wide receiver Malachi Toney in the middle of the field. Toney took the ball and ran it across midfield into Hokies territory.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON PK Press Club
Virginia Tech defensive lineman Ben Bell (33) tackles Miami wide receiver Malachi Toney (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Blacksburg, Virginia. (AP Photo/Robert Simmons)
It was at the end of the play that disaster almost occurred. Toney was pushed out of bounds and his momentum carried towards a woman on the sidelines. She was standing next to punter Dylan Joyce when Toney tripped at full speed and hit her.
The woman fell backwards and nearly hit her head on a railing behind her. The woman bounced back, and players and other Miami personnel checked on her to make sure she was OK.
College football fans reacted on social media.
Miami quarterback Carson Beck (11) runs the ball for a first down against Virginia Tech during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Blacksburg, Virginia. (AP Photo/Robert Simmons)
OREGON’S DAN LANNING MAKES DUCKS’ CASE FOR COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS AFTER BIG WIN OVER USC
The Hurricanes improved to 9-2 on the season and 5-2 against ACC opponents, helping them qualify for the College Football Playoff.
Beck finished 27 of 32 with 320 passing yards and four touchdowns. Toney led the Hurricanes with 12 catches for 146 yards and a 20-yard touchdown run from Beck in the fourth quarter.
Miami head coach Mario Cristobal gestures to fans after defeating Virginia Tech in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Blacksburg, Virginia. (AP Photo/Robert Simmons)
Miami entered the game ranked 11th in the latest College Football Playoff reveal. The team is fifth in the ACC standings and will have a huge game against Pittsburgh on the road to close out the season.
