The 18th-ranked Wolverines will debut Orji at quarterback this Saturday, when they kick off Big Ten play against No. 11 USC (3:30 p.m., CBS). On the latest episode of the “Wolverine Confidential” podcast, MLive’s Aaron McMann, Ryan Zuke and Andrew Kahn discuss the change that was made, Orji’s strengths and how the Michigan offense must change.

The national championship-winning defensive tackle from Servite High will play a major role Saturday against the Trojans, who pushed hard in recruiting him

While Michigan’s change at quarterback was a move that many expected, the formal announcement caught some on the team by surprise. Players were left in the dark ahead of head coach Sherrone Moore’s public declaration Monday that Alex Orji would take the reins and start Saturday’s Big Ten opener vs.

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.

The Wolverines will have a star-studded lineup in attendance on Saturday. We reached out to recruits to get their prediction for the game against the Trojans.