Michigan quarterback Alex Orji plans to enter NCAA transfer portal

Michigan quarterback Alex Orji plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, according to On3’s Hayes Fawcett. He leaves Michigan after appearing in 20 games, with three starts, during his college career.

Orji made plays with his leg and arms in 2024 while appearing in 10 games. He rushed for 260 yards and a touchdown and also threw for 148 yards, with three scores and an interception.

Alex Orji signed with Michigan as a four-star recruit and the No. 391 overall player in the country in the class of 2022, according to the On3 Industry rankings.

He appeared in three games at quarterback as a freshman in 2022, rushing six times for 37 yards and two touchdowns.

Prior to coming to Michigan, Alex Orji played at Sachse High in Sachse, Texas. As a senior, he completed 127 of 247 passes for 2,064 yards with 28 touchdowns and eight interceptions. He also rushed for 1,187 yards and 24 scores.

During the 2023 season Orji was used as a change-of-pace quarterback, finishing the year with 15 carries for 86 yards, helping the Wolverines to a national title.

To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire. The On3 Transfer Portal Instagram account and Twitter account are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves.

Sherrone Moore makes comments on hiring of Chip Lindsey as Michigan OC

Alex Orji transferring means he will not be playing for new Wolverines offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey.

Lindsey joined the Wolverines’ coaching staff after two seasons as North Carolina‘s offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach under Mack Brown, who was fired prior to the final game of the regular season. Lindsey, who went 15-19 in three seasons as Troy‘s head coach (2019-21), also has coordinator experience at Auburn, Arizona State, and Southern Miss.

“Coach Lindsey is an innovative offensive mind who likes to run and pass the ball with great efficiency and balance,” first-year Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore said in a statement announcing Lindsey’s hiring. “After spending a considerable amount of time together, I knew that Chip was the right fit to coordinate our offense. We share the same philosophy regarding structure, scheme and player development, and I know his leadership of the offense will place our players in the best position to succeed. We are excited to have Chip, Cecily and their children join our University of Michigan and Michigan Football family.”