There’s a clear edge in Keyshawn Miller’s voice when he talks about the season ahead. A playmaker on both sides of the ball, the Hugo standout has a clear personal mission. “To get over 100 tackles and 10 sacks,” he said. And he’s not just talking about impact—he’s talking about dominance. In his senior year, Miller wants his performance to leave no doubt.
The offseason brought change, but instead of disruption, it fueled determination. “We’ve had gotten a whole new workout due to our old head coach leaving,” Miller explained. New systems, new expectations, and a renewed sense of urgency have become the identity of the team this year. According to Miller, the difference is visible every day. “Everybody was shown up more and trains harder.”
For Hugo to reach the heights it’s aiming for, the team has its sights set on one thing. “Making it to state, practicing hard every day,” Miller said. That grind—relentless and unglamorous—is what defines the Buffaloes’ goals this fall. And he’s right in the middle of it, helping lead the way from both the defensive end and right offensive tackle positions.
Ask Miller about the team’s identity and he doesn’t hesitate. “Our run game,” he said. That’s where the confidence is, where the Buffaloes build momentum. And while the scheme matters, it’s also the heart behind it that drives the program. “We work a lot harder than they think,” he added.
Miller knows how to keep his body ready, especially in a sport as physically demanding as football. His go-to for recovery? “Ice baths,” he said with a nod to the unseen side of preparation. And once the whistle blows, it’s all instinct. “Hitting somebody and making a play,” he said of what keeps him locked in on game nights.
The legacy he hopes to leave at Hugo is as big as the plays he wants to make. “The best defensive end to ever play there,” Miller stated. But more than just stats or records, he wants to show what hard work looks like—and what it builds.
Even with all the intensity, football is more than just a game to Miller—it’s a bond. “Making new friends with the players,” he said, when asked about his favorite memories in a Hugo jersey. The locker room connections, long practices, and shared goals have left just as big an impact as the scoreboard.
