As Malachi Toney has reportedly undergone tightrope on Thursday, the No. 1 Miami Hurricanes will need to make some changes to the offensive game plan ahead of kickoff against No. 11 Notre Dame.

Here is a full breakdown and prediction on the depth chart:

It makes perfect sense that redshirt senior Cooper Barkate remains a starter and that the 23-year-old is a prime candidate for an expanded role. He has great, established chemistry with quarterback Darian Mensah from last season at Duke, as the Blue Devils' leading receiver.

They connected on 72 passes for 1,106 yards while scoring seven touchdowns. The Duke offensive duo led the program to its first Atlantic Coast Conference championship in football since 1989.

Barkate took a backseat to Toney this season, but that will likely change starting Saturday night. This season, he's caught 28 passes (33 targets) for 372 yards while scoring four touchdowns. Although Barkate has different qualities than Toney, the fifth-year college football veteran is more than capable of putting together an explosive performance.

Toney primarily operated as a slot receiver, but Daylyn Upshaw is likely to take over, as the superstar is sidelined. The 19-year-old has been a consistent starter this season and has taken a step forward in production. Upshaw has caught 22 passes (30 targets) for 263 yards while scoring two touchdowns.

In the Hurricanes' 43-35 double-overtime win against the Florida State Seminoles at Hard Rock Stadium on Oct. 17, the Columbus (Ga.) native exploded for 91 yards on four catches.

Upshaw was part of the same recruiting class as Toney (2025).

The new third-starting wide receiver, alongside Barkate and Upshaw, is predicted to be redshirt junior Vandrevius Jacobs. He hasn't consistently gotten opportunities to make plays, but that will likely change for the Fort Pierce (Fla.) native. Jacobs has caught just nine passes (10 targets) for 150 yards while scoring a touchdown this season.

Last year, the former South Carolina playmaker was a deep-ball threat. Jacobs caught a pass close to the Gamecocks' 50-yard line, then ran down the field for a touchdown.

The 22-year-old is a prime candidate to step into the starting lineup.

The Hurricanes are projected to have a trio of freshmen reserve with Somourian Wingo, Vance Spafford, and Milan Parris. They've gained college football experience early this season.

Although Toney's absence is significant, it doesn't change the fact that kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. E.T. between the historic rivals. The game will be televised on NBC and Peacock (subscription is required).

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