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With three games under the belt, the jury is still out on this 2024 Michigan football team. When it comes to the offense in particular, there’s a growing belief that the Wolverines simply don’t have what it takes to compete within the conference and position themselves to be part of the 12-team playoff at the end of the year. Although the results through three weeks certainly warrant that belief, there are some moves that could potentially transform this underwhelming offense into an explosive unit.
I think Davis Warren is a good quarterback, but I don’t think Davis Warren is the best option for this offense as is. The Wolverines desperately need a playmaker who can open up opportunities for both the rushing and passing attack, and I believe that Orji is that kind of playmaker.
After Warren threw his third interception against Arkansas State (his sixth of the season), Orji entered the game midway through the third quarter and proceeded to lead the Wolverines on a nine play touchdown drive. The junior QB finished the afternoon with just four attempts through the air, but he completed two of them (one for a touchdown). Orji also added 27 yards on three carries, good for 9.0 yards per carry.
We all know what Orji is capable of as a runner, and that’s a big part of what makes him so dangerous as a quarterback. But he also needs to be able to throw the ball, and the staff needs to put trust in him to do so. If Orji is given the opportunity to throw the ball consistently and develop a rhythm through the air, it feels like the ceiling for this Michigan offense goes up significantly.
