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Grayson Miller named Ray Guy Award Punter of the Week
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There wasn't much that went right for the Oklahoma Sooners in Week 2.
But as the Sooners took a 17-10 road loss to the Michigan Wolverines , there was a bright spot in the play. Oklahoma punter Grayson Miller was named the Ray Guy Award Punter of the Week for his booming kicks, the Augusta Sports Council and Gay Guy Award announced on Tuesday.
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Miller averaged 48.6 yards per punt in the contest. In total, he legged five punts for 243 yards, with no touchbacks or returns. Among the five, three of his punts went longer than 50 yards – his longest went 62 yards. Three of his punts were downed inside the 20-yard line, including his longest, which pinned Michigan at its own 1-yard line. His punts on Saturday went for 40, 51, 52, 38 and 62 yards.
Miller is an in-state talent out of Edmond, Okla. He played at Deer Creek High School, helping the Antlers to a Class 6A-II state championship appearance in 2021 as a senior. He handled the kickoff, field goal, punting and PAT duties. He then began his college career at Lubbock Christian, where he played soccer. But when a football opportunity came from the University of Central Oklahoma, he jumped at it and joined the Bronchos. Earning back-to-back conference All-MIAA second-team selections and helping UCO to an MIAA Championship, he entered the portal.
He committed to Oklahoma in 2025. Now a fifth-year player, Miller is averaging 47.8 yards per punt on six punts this season. Three of those punts went longer than 50 yards. Last year, he set a single-season school record with 24 punts of 50 yards or more.
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It's his second career Ray Guy Award. He also earned the recognition on Oct. 28, 2025, after averaging 50.8 yards per punt on four punts against Ole Miss last season.
Sep 12, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback Bryce Underwood (19) passes the ball against the Oklahoma Sooners during the first quarter at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
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Sep 12, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive line Taylor Wein (44) reacts after a play against the Michigan Wolverines during the fourth quarter at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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Sep 12, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive line Jayden Jackson (65) tackles Michigan Wolverines quarterback Bryce Underwood (19) during the fourth quarter at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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Sep 12, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Isaiah Sategna III (1) carries the ball against the Michigan Wolverines during the fourth quarter at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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Sep 12, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) scrambles with the ball against the Michigan Wolverines during the fourth quarter at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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Sep 12, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive line Kenny Ozowalu (94) tackles Michigan Wolverines running back Savion Hiter (5) during the second quarter at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
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Sep 12, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Mackenzie Alleyne (17) celebrates with wide receiver Mackenzie Alleyne (17) after scoring a touchdown against the Michigan Wolverines during the third quarter at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
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Sep 12, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Mackenzie Alleyne (17) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Michigan Wolverines during the third quarter at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
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Sep 12, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Trell Harris (11) carries the ball against the Michigan Wolverines during the third quarter at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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Sep 12, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Mackenzie Alleyne (17) celebrates with running back Xavier Robinson (21) after scoring a touchdown against the Michigan Wolverines during the third quarter at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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Sep 12, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Eli Bowen (23) and defensive back Peyton Bowen (22) tackle Michigan Wolverines cornerback Smith Snowden (3) during the second quarter at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
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Sep 12, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) looks to pass the ball against the Michigan Wolverines during the second quarter at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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Sep 12, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Owen Heinecke (38) tackles Michigan Wolverines running back Jordan Marshall (23) during the second quarter at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
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Sep 12, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables looks on during the second quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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Sep 12, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) passes the ball under pressure from Michigan Wolverines defensive line Bobby Kanka (99) during the second quarter at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
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Sep 12, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) avoids a tackle by Michigan Wolverines defensive line Bobby Kanka (99) during the second quarter at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
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Sep 12, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) looks to hand off the ball against the Michigan Wolverines during the first quarter at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
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Sep 12, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) looks to hand off the ball against the Michigan Wolverines during the first quarter at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
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Sep 12, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines defensive end John Henry Daley (90) sacks Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) during the first quarter at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
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Sep 12, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) passes the ball against the Michigan Wolverines during the first quarter at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
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Sep 12, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Reggie Powers III (3) and defensive back Courtland Guillory (4) tackle Michigan Wolverines running back Savion Hiter (5) during the first quarter at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
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Sep 12, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Michael Boganowski (25) forces Michigan Wolverines wide receiver JJ Buchanan (6) out of bounds during the first quarter at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
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Photos from Oklahoma Sooners loss to Michigan Wolverines
Sep 12, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback Bryce Underwood (19) passes the ball against the Oklahoma Sooners during the first quarter at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
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Photos from Oklahoma Sooners loss to Michigan Wolverines
Sep 12, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback Bryce Underwood (19) passes the ball against the Oklahoma Sooners during the first quarter at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
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Photos from Oklahoma Sooners loss to Michigan Wolverines
Sep 12, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive line Taylor Wein (44) reacts after a play against the Michigan Wolverines during the fourth quarter at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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Oklahoma Sooners game-by-game predictions from ESPN
Sep 12, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive line Jayden Jackson (65) tackles Michigan Wolverines quarterback Bryce Underwood (19) during the fourth quarter at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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Photos from Oklahoma Sooners loss to Michigan Wolverines
Sep 12, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Isaiah Sategna III (1) carries the ball against the Michigan Wolverines during the fourth quarter at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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Photos from Oklahoma Sooners loss to Michigan Wolverines
Sep 12, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) scrambles with the ball against the Michigan Wolverines during the fourth quarter at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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Photos from Oklahoma Sooners loss to Michigan Wolverines
Sep 12, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive line Kenny Ozowalu (94) tackles Michigan Wolverines running back Savion Hiter (5) during the second quarter at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
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Photos from Oklahoma Sooners loss to Michigan Wolverines
Sep 12, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Mackenzie Alleyne (17) celebrates with wide receiver Mackenzie Alleyne (17) after scoring a touchdown against the Michigan Wolverines during the third quarter at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
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Photos from Oklahoma Sooners loss to Michigan Wolverines
Sep 12, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Mackenzie Alleyne (17) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Michigan Wolverines during the third quarter at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
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Photos from Oklahoma Sooners loss to Michigan Wolverines
Sep 12, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Trell Harris (11) carries the ball against the Michigan Wolverines during the third quarter at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
(Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Photos from Oklahoma Sooners loss to Michigan Wolverines
Sep 12, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Mackenzie Alleyne (17) celebrates with running back Xavier Robinson (21) after scoring a touchdown against the Michigan Wolverines during the third quarter at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
(Rick Osentoski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Photos from Oklahoma Sooners loss to Michigan Wolverines
Sep 12, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Eli Bowen (23) and defensive back Peyton Bowen (22) tackle Michigan Wolverines cornerback Smith Snowden (3) during the second quarter at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
(Lon Horwedel, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Photos from Oklahoma Sooners loss to Michigan Wolverines
Sep 12, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) looks to pass the ball against the Michigan Wolverines during the second quarter at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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Photos from Oklahoma Sooners loss to Michigan Wolverines
Sep 12, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Owen Heinecke (38) tackles Michigan Wolverines running back Jordan Marshall (23) during the second quarter at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
(Lon Horwedel, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Brent Venables reveals mindset of the team after underwhelming season
Sep 12, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables looks on during the second quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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Photos from Oklahoma Sooners loss to Michigan Wolverines
Sep 12, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) passes the ball under pressure from Michigan Wolverines defensive line Bobby Kanka (99) during the second quarter at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
(Lon Horwedel, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Photos from Oklahoma Sooners loss to Michigan Wolverines
Sep 12, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) avoids a tackle by Michigan Wolverines defensive line Bobby Kanka (99) during the second quarter at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
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Photos from Oklahoma Sooners loss to Michigan Wolverines
Sep 12, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) looks to hand off the ball against the Michigan Wolverines during the first quarter at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
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Photos from Oklahoma Sooners loss to Michigan Wolverines
Sep 12, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) looks to hand off the ball against the Michigan Wolverines during the first quarter at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
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Photos from Oklahoma Sooners loss to Michigan Wolverines
Sep 12, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines defensive end John Henry Daley (90) sacks Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) during the first quarter at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
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Photos from Oklahoma Sooners loss to Michigan Wolverines
Sep 12, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) passes the ball against the Michigan Wolverines during the first quarter at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
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Photos from Oklahoma Sooners loss to Michigan Wolverines
Sep 12, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Reggie Powers III (3) and defensive back Courtland Guillory (4) tackle Michigan Wolverines running back Savion Hiter (5) during the first quarter at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
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Photos from Oklahoma Sooners loss to Michigan Wolverines
Sep 12, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Michael Boganowski (25) forces Michigan Wolverines wide receiver JJ Buchanan (6) out of bounds during the first quarter at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
(Lon Horwedel, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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