Both teams are eager to solidify their rankings, but the stakes are particularly high for Michigan, especially after head coach Sherrone Moore's announcement that junior quarterback Alex Orji will take over as the starter.

Moss threw for 378 yards and a touchdown in a win over then-No. 13 LSU and had 229 yards passing and a score in two-plus quarters against Utah State. He considered attending Michigan when former coach Jim Harbaugh recruited him out of high school, but opted to stay in his native Southern California.

With a 2-1 record, Michigan Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore has decided to make a change at quarterback.  After a rough offensive start for senior quarterb

Alex Orji emerges as Michigan’s starting quarterback, bringing his dynamic dual-threat abilities to the Wolverines' offense ahead of a high-stakes matchup against USC.

Orji, who has thrown seven passes in his collegiate career, will make his first start on Saturday against USC.

In the three years since Alex Orji arrived at Michigan, he has developed into one of the most respected players on roster. Now, the dual-threat QB will have his chance to shine on a national stage.

The defensive coaches on the Michigan football staff are aware of Lincoln Riley, his bag of tricks, and his elite play design. This will be a challenge for the Wolverines when they face USC this Saturday.

While Michigan’s change at quarterback was a move that many expected, the formal announcement caught some on the team by surprise. Players were left in the dark ahead of head coach Sherrone Moore’s public declaration Monday that Alex Orji would take the reins and start Saturday’s Big Ten opener vs.

Hail Yes! hosts Tony Garcia and Rainer Sabin discuss what the Michigan football offense will look like with Alex Orji now at the helm.

Orji, a 6-foot-3, 235-pound athlete, will present a host of challenges for a USC defense that has never seen him on tape outside of specially designed packages.