'Beat 'em Real Bad': Omarion Miller Ready For Breakout Moment Against Former Team Colorado

Omarion Miller has a message for his former Colorado Buffaloes teammates ahead of Saturday's matchup against Arizona State.

"(I want) to beat 'em real bad," Miller told reporters this week.

The transfer wide receiver will get his first opportunity to face his former team since landing at ASU, and the timing could be ideal for a breakthrough performance. Miller made an immediate impact in his Sun Devil debut, recording eight catches for 102 yards and a touchdown. However, he has struggled to match those numbers as he adjusts to Arizona State's offense. His latest performance against BYU could add to a late-season push.

Miller scored his first touchdown in nearly a month during Arizona State's Halloween contest with the Cougars, finishing with four catches for 37 yards and the score. This could've been the confidence boost he needed heading into the final stretch of the season. Colorado's defensive approach could also create opportunities for Miller.

The Buffs have been decent run stoppers, but the secondary has found themselves on the wrong side of a few battles this year. Trying to contain ASU's top receiver Reed Harris will be a priority, leaving Miller as the "next man up."

"They forgot I'm still on the team," Miller said. "Guys tend to want to try to take him (Harris) out of the game, which leaves a lot for me."

Miller knows what he is capable of against Big 12 competition. During his 2025 season at Colorado, he recorded 22 receptions for 378 yards and four touchdowns, including two 100-yard performances. He currently has 23 receptions for 430 yards and four touchdowns through Arizona State's first seven games, putting him in position to match his previous production.

Arizona State coach Kenny Dillingham believes Miller is closer to a breakout. He explained how several missed opportunities on deep passes and potential touchdowns could have significantly improved Miller's numbers.

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"It's gonna happen, it's just a matter of when, because we're all around it," Dillingham said. Miller's work ethic and contributions to the locker room have been a positive to his transition. He knows facing Colorado is more than an opportunity to improve his production. He wants to establish himself as a leader and set an example for younger receivers.

Against his former team, the opportunity for Miller Time might finally arrive.

Colorado enters the matchup at 3-5 overall and 1-4 in Big 12 play, while Arizona State sits at 4-4 and 2-3 in conference. The Buffs haven't won a Big 12 road game in nearly two years and have a prime opportunity to make it happen. The two teams square off on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2.