Why Malachi Toney threw a TD pass for Miami and not Carson Beck

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Those who tuned into the Miami Hurricanes' Saturday matchup with Pitt midway through the first half came across an odd sight.

There was freshman wide receiver Malachi Toney, rolling right and throwing a touchdown pass. Carson Beck was nowhere to be found.

Was something wrong with Beck?

Or was The U just doing something different?

Why did Malachi Toney throw a TD pass for Miami, not Carson Beck?

The Hurricanes were just trying a trick play.

Beck did take a big hit early in the game, but he wasn't out injured.

Miami just tried to make something fun happen on this play, and it did.

Earlier in the drive, Toney made a sweet one-handed catch.

And then he did this:

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