Michigan, Alex Orji
Michigan unapologetic about quiet passing game in Orji’s first start
With Sherrone Moore filling in as head coach for the suspended Jim Harbaugh at Penn State last season, Michigan ran the ball 32 straight times to grind out a 24-15 win over a top-15 opponent. The Wolverines debuted a new starting quarterback Saturday against No.
Michigan switching to Alex Orji at QB helped Wolverines recapture identity in comeback win over USC
Michigan's identity crisis is over. It remains imperfect, but the Wolverines once again seem to know who they are. No. 18 Michigan knocked off No. 11 USC 27-24 in a thriller at th
Michigan’s Alex Orji is a ‘one in a million’ athlete. Now it’s time to prove he can play QB
Orji, who has thrown seven passes in his collegiate career, will make his first start on Saturday against USC.
Orji plays low-profile role in debut as Michigan's starting QB
Orji, known for his running ability, was 7-of-12 for 32 yards, the lowest output by a Michigan quarterback since 1987, and he gained 43 yards on 13 carries. But the only numbers he cared about after the game was the final score, as Michigan won its Big Ten opener against USC, 27-24, on Saturday at Michigan Stadium.
Wolverine Confidential: Alex Orji takes over at QB, Michigan-USC preview
It’s Alex Orji time at Michigan. The 18th-ranked Wolverines will debut Orji at quarterback this Saturday, when they kick off Big Ten play against No. 11 USC (3:30 p.m., CBS). On the latest episode of the “Wolverine Confidential” podcast,
Who is Alex Orji? Michigan football QB makes first start vs. USC
Here's what to know about new Michigan football quarterback Alex Orji, who is replacing Davis Warren to start against USC.
Sherrone Moore explains why Michigan football publicly announced Alex Orji as QB starter
Michigan coach Sherrone Moore said “it was an important thing for us to do as a program” to announce Monday that Alex Orji is the starting QB vs. USC.
QB Alex Orji changes the Michigan offense. Will the switch be enough to win?
In six games last season, Orji turned 15 carries into 86 yards and a touchdown, coming through in critical moments against Ohio State (two carries, 22 yards) and Washington (two carries, 15 yards) as the Wolverines captured their first national title since 1997.
No. 18 Michigan makes change at QB as Alex Orji will start against No. 11 USC
No. 18 Michigan has made a change at quarterback. Alex Orji will start against No. 11 USC, coach Sherrone Moore said Monday. "Would love to see him just take the reins and do what he's been doing," Moore said. Orji backed up Davis Warren for the Wolverines (2-1) in their first three games after losing the preseason competition.
Michigan coach Sherrone Moore’s QB switch to Alex Orji is a move that had to be made
Did Moore make the right decision at quarterback by switching to Orji? We will see. But it's a move that needed to be made.
Michigan looks to continue its run in Big Ten with Alex Orji at QB
Beneath the veneer of Michigan’s win over USC in the Big Ten opener last Saturday, there remains a fairly critical — and obvious — issue.
Orji, Sherrone Moore, No. 18 Michigan Upset No. 11 USC; Mullings Hailed by CFB Fans
Kalel Mullings ran 17 times for 159 yards and two touchdowns—including the game-winner with 37 seconds remaining—to lead No.
Sherrone Moore, Alex Orji, And Kalel Mullings Sound Off Following Upset Win
Sherrone Moore, Alex Orji, And Kalel Mullings Sound Off Following Upset Win ...
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Anfernee Orji leads the NFL in special teams tackles going into Week 3
The New Orleans Saints special teams unit has been an intriguing one to watch this season. With the new dynamic kickoff rules ...
Kalel Mullings carries No. 17 Michigan to last-minute defeat of No. 12 Southern California
Michigan found itself in trouble, but Kalel Mullings scored on fourth down to stun Southern California in the Big Ten opener ...
Top 25 roundup: No. 18 Michigan edges No. 11 USC on late TD
Kalel Mullings rushed for 159 yards and two touchdowns, including a go-ahead score on fourth down with 37 seconds remaining, ...
No. 18 Michigan scores last-minute touchdown to hand No. 11 USC loss in Trojans’ first Big Ten matchup
USC's first Big Ten matchup didn't go as hoped. The Trojans allowed a touchdown in the final minute to give Michigan a 27-24 ...
No. 18 Michigan defeats No. 11 USC 27-24 in Big Ten showdown
Kalel Mullings had a 2-yard, go-ahead touchdown run on fourth down with 37 seconds left, lifting No. 18 Michigan to a 27-24 ...
Michigan saved by Kalel Mullings' Marshawn Lynch-esque run in wild 27-24 comeback over USC
Michigan football found itself in trouble, but Kalel Mullings scored on fourth down to stun USC Trojans in Big Ten opener in Ann Arbor.