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3 keys to making Michigan offense work with Alex Orji

How does the Michigan football offense work with Alex Orji? Here are three keys to making it happen for the Wolverines.

By Chris Peterson

Sep 14, 2024; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback Alex Orji (10) throws against the Arkansas State Red Wolves during the second half at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Sep 14, 2024; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback Alex Orji (10) throws against the Arkansas State Red Wolves during the second half at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images / Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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After three ugly games for the Michigan football offense, head coach Sherrone Moore finally announced a change at quarterback.

The Wolverines are going with Alex Orji against USC. Hopefully, it goes better than it did for Davis Warren, who won the job at the end of the fall camp but couldn't perform on the big stage.

Warren threw more interceptions in 2.5 games than J.J. McCarthy did all last season and if there is one thing we know about this Michigan football offense, it's not good enough to overcome mistakes.

The Wolverines have to take care of the ball and they have to be able to run it. That's why Orji makes the most sense and here are three keys to finding success on offense with him at quarterback.

The O-line needs to improve

The coaching staff has refused to make any changes to the starting offensive line even though Greg Crippen clearly came in and made an impact against Arkansas State at center. Dom Giudice graded out higher according to Moore. The competition will continue he said, but it doesn't sound like there will be any changes to the offensive line this week.

Regardless of who plays, the production needs to improve. It was better against Arkansas State but they have one of the worst run defenses in college football.

The true test will come on Saturday against USC. If Giudice and Evan Link continue to struggle, the staff has to look at other options. At least at center. Maybe Link really is the best they have at right tackle right now, which is troubling.

But either way, the offensive line needs to start controlling the line of scrimmage again or it's hard to see this offense finding any semblance of success.

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