After three weeks of struggles and mediocre football, Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes finally put things together with a 37–20 win over the Wyoming Cowboys. The victory was a much-needed break for Sanders. But one Colorado wide receiver, who admitted he had been dealing with a tough “mental state” to start the 2025 season, said he finally feels like himself again and promises to ball out.

On September 23, Colorado insider Scott Proctor shared Colorado Buffaloes WR Omarion Miller’s reflections on X. “That [Wyoming] game gave me confidence and swagger back,” Miller said. “Says he was in a bad mental space, but he’s back to himself. Kaidon was talking more than ever last week … he sees the offense and what we could be.” With Travis Hunter, Will Sheppard, LaJohntay Wester, and Jimmy Horn Jr off to the NFL. The chip fell onto Omarion Miller’s shoulder.

The junior wide receiver entered the 2025 season with very high expectations, especially after showing flashes of WR1-level performance in 2023 and having his 2024 season cut short by injury. But the start of this season did not go as planned. In the opener against Georgia Tech, he had only one catch for 39 yards. In the next two games against Delaware and Houston, he had very little impact on the field. As a group, Colorado’s receivers averaged only 153 yards across the first three weeks, finding the end zone twice.

The drought finally ended in Week 4. Against Wyoming, the Buffaloes’ offense finally found its rhythm. Kaidon Salter threw for 304 yards and three touchdowns, adding another score on the ground. Miller came alive with 4 catches for 88 yards and also secured his first touchdown of the season. The wider receiving corps — Miller, Sincere Brown, and Joseph Williams — combined for 295 yards and three scores. For the very first time since December 2024, Colorado looked like the offense many expected to see.

Colorado plays No. 25 BYU in Week 5, and the Cougars have one of the best defenses in the country, giving up just 205.3 yards per game. That means Omarion Miller’s promise to be “back to himself” will be tested right away. Let’s see whether Miller will cash in on his promise or not.

Can the Colorado Buffaloes pull an upset?

Colorado will host No. 25 BYU in their Big 12 home opener on September 27. The game kicks off at 8:15 p.m. MT on ESPN and comes with extra meaning — it’s a rematch of last year’s Alamo Bowl, where BYU beat Colorado 36–14. In that game, BYU shut down the Buffaloes’ offense, holding them to only 210 total yards.

This year, BYU looks even stronger, especially on the defensive side of the ball. The Cougars are 3–0 with wins over Portland State, Stanford, and East Carolina. Their defense has been one of the best in the nation, giving up just 5.3 points per game. On offense, running back LJ Martin has been the difference-maker, rushing for 342 yards at an average of 8.6 yards per carry in just 3 games.

Colorado is hoping its win over Wyoming was the start of a turnaround. Kaidon Salter regained his starting job and played well, scoring four total touchdowns. Still, ESPN’s Football Power Index gives the Buffaloes only a 22.7% chance to win. To pull off the upset, Colorado will need Miller’s bounce-back, and yes, a near-perfect game against one of the country’s toughest defenses.