Michigan QB Alex Orji sets up first known visit since entering transfer portal

Trent Knoop | 22 Hours Ago

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Michigan had itself a quarterback carousel this past season. The Wolverines started Davis Warren who had interception issues, then started Alex Orji for a couple of games, but he was then benched for Jack Tuttle before Sherrone Moore opted to go back to Warren. But regardless of who started, it always seemed that Orji had a role in the Michigan offense as a running quarterback.

But after the win over Ohio State, Orji entered the transfer portal. Even though he was in the portal, he stuck around and traveled to Florida with the Wolverines where he practiced and played a hand in Michigan's win over Alabama in the Reliaquest Bowl.

After speculation of Orji's future with Michigan, 247Sports' Chris Hummer reported Orji is planning on taking a visit to Temple on Wednesday. It's his first known visit since entering the portal.

Temple is expected to host Michigan QB transfer Alex Orji for a visit on Wednesday, per a source.

More on Orji and many other top available transfers here from @mzenitz and I for @247Sports. https://t.co/66RhoSR06J pic.twitter.com/ipcyszXB6q
— Chris Hummer (@chris_hummer) January 7, 2025

The dual-threat quarterback wasn't much of a threat through the air for the maize and blue. It appeared the coaches didn't trust Orji to throw the football and he was relied on to run it. The three-year Wolverine is off looking for a chance to start somewhere as a quarterback.

Orji finished 2024 going 25-for-47 for 150 yards, three touchdowns, and two INTs through the air. He also ran for 269 yards and a score.

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