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USA Today
31-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Julian Lewis shines as Colorado football quarterback battle heats up
Julian Lewis To Omarion Miller After Kaidon Salter opened fall camp with an eye-catching throw to Omarion Miller, Julian Lewis followed suit during Thursday's practice. The Colorado Buffaloes' star freshman quarterback dropped back and threw a deep go-ball, which Miller was able to haul in for a touchdown. Every day during fall camp looks like it will be another chapter in the Buffs' starting quarterback battle, with both players showing off early in camp. However, the common denominator in both spectacular plays is wide receiver Omarion Miller. Miller has been a standout player for Colorado in two seasons when he has been on the field. Due to a season ending last season, the junior receiver only saw action in two games, with one being a monster game against Kansas State, where he hauled in eight receptions for 145 yards. A healthy Miller would be huge for a Colorado offense attempting to replace star receiver Travis Hunter. Currently, Miller projects as the Buffs' top receiver and seems to be building chemistry with CU's top two quarterbacks. The quarterback battle is the biggest storyline during Colorado's fall camp, and so far, both Lewis and Salter are making their case heard. Follow Charlie Strella on X, Threads and Instagram. Contact/Follow us @BuffaloesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Colorado news, notes and opinions.
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Omarion Miller Reveals How Injury and Family Loss Motivated His Return
Omarion Miller Reveals How Injury and Family Loss Motivated His Return originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Sometimes, the strongest plays are made off the field. For Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Omarion Miller, the toughest battles weren't between the sidelines, they were fought in silence, with a healing leg and a heavy heart. Advertisement Miller's 2024 season ended before it could truly begin, sidelined by a 'gruesome' injury that could've derailed a young player's confidence. Instead, it became the foundation of his emotional resurgence. 'Man, I'm not even gonna lie, it took everything out of me,' Miller said on Reach The People. 'If it wasn't for my mom… just coming down here and being with me, I don't know where I'd be.' His Mother's Healing Presence Following his injury, Miller's mother flew to Colorado and stayed by his side through surgery and the long, frustrating weeks of recovery. Her presence wasn't just comforting, it was transformative. Advertisement 'She stayed a couple months with me,' Miller said. 'It just put a smile on my face… I wasn't really down on myself when I got injured. I always was in good spirits.' Those good spirits became fuel, not just to return, but to return better. Miller leaned on faith and family to rebuild both body and mindset, determined to not just be a contributor for Coach Deion Sanders, but a game-changer. A Father's Legacy That Lives On Long before he found his stride in football, basketball was Miller's first love. His father never got to watch him play football, he passed when Omarion was just 14, but his final memory was a gem: a 30-point performance, to go along with a half-court shot. Advertisement 'That was the last game he seen me play,' Miller recalled. 'Every day I wake up and tell myself, 'Just for dad.' That's my motivation.' His father's absence isn't a void, it's a drive. Miller wears that loss like armor, using it as energy every time he lines up for a route. Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Omarion Miller (4) celebrates with wide receiver Travis Hunter (12).© Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images The Grandfather Who Stepped Up The year after his father passed, Miller lost his grandfather, the man who stepped in as a second father figure. That compounded grief could have broken anyone. For Miller, it lit a spark. 'That really just made me turn up a notch,' he said. 'They definitely mean a lot to me. So I just gotta keep pushing for them.' Advertisement Now, fully recovered and stronger than ever, Miller enters the 2025 season as a key figure in Coach Prime's offense. Miller will look to be a focal point of the offense with Travis Hunter, Jimmy Horn Jr.,and LaJohntay Wester all drafted into the NFL. With elite burst and fearless hands, he's more than just a deep-ball threat, he's a young man playing with a mission stitched into every step. Buffs fans should keep their eyes on No. 4. Not just because of his talent, but because of the weight he carries and the grace with which he moves forward. Related: From High School Sidelines to Boulder's War Room Related: Colorado's Jordan Seaton Turning Heads with Stunning Transformation This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 21, 2025, where it first appeared.
