ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan football fans are a little on edge after new starting quarterback Alex Orji threw for 32 yards in his first start and 86 yards in his second. But players and coaches insist progress is happening and that Orji can be a bona fide QB for the reigning national champion.

Michigan football fans are split on the status quo of their beloved program. On one hand, there are those who hoped Alex Orji would win the quarterback job and run with it, and others who were (and are) in the Davis Warren camp.

So far this season, Orji has 33 carries for 113 yards and no touchdowns. For the Wolverines to defeat the Huskies, they'll need to get inventive on the ground.

Of course, his teammates get to see the full complement of what Orji can do in practice. And as far as senior right guard Giovanni El-Hadi sees it, his starting quarterback can do a lot. But it’s up to the offensive line to do a better job in pass protection.

Here's what to know about new Michigan football quarterback Alex Orji, who is replacing Davis Warren to start against USC.

For the second week in a row, the Michigan offense couldn't get over 100 passing yards. Alex Orji started his second career game on Saturday

Despite the passing game woes in recent weeks, Michigan plans to stick with Alex Orji at quarterback for its first road game of the season. Orji will get the start against Washington this Saturday (7:30 p.