January 13, 2025
By Shehan Jeyarajah, CBS Sports: Former Michigan quarterback Alex Orji has committed to UNLV, he told ESPN. The one-time blue-chip recruit started three games for the Wolverines and came off the bench to lead Michigan to a ReliaQuest Bowl win over Alabama.
Orji was considered the heavy favorite to win the starting quarterback job for Michigan in 2024 after serving as the primary backup. However, he was unimpressive in practice and lost the position to former walk-on Davis Warren. Orji played in 11 games for the Wolverines, but his passing production remained a considerable weakness.
In 20 career games, Orji threw only 48 passes and hit 155 yards. The mark was good enough for a paltry 3.2 yards per pass attempt, along with three touchdowns and two interceptions.
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