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

Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. No. 18 Michigan (2-1) is making a change at quarterback heading into their matchup against No. 11 USC (2-0). After six interceptions from Davis Warren in just three games Michigan will be turning to Alex Orji against the Trojans.

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.