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.

Free Press sports writer Jared Ramsey answers three questions after No. 12 Michigan football beat Minnesota 27-24 in Ann Arbor on Saturday.

Campbell and head coach Sherrone Moore opted to start Davis Warren at quarterback to begin the season, but after throwing six interceptions in three games, Warren was sent to the sideline in favor of Alex Orji — the dual-threat quarterback who hadn’t thrown many passes in his career.

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

Michigan football ran the ball at a 79% clip last Saturday in its win over USC. U-M could benefit from continuing to use a ground-and-pound strategy.

In week two, the Michigan football team lost their first game of the season against Texas at home. The Longhorns came into the game as the favorite, and they ended up easily covering the spread as they cruised to a 31-12 win.

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.

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.