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.

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.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Final thoughts on Michigan’s 27-24 victory against Minnesota, a fourth quarter to forget and a call that should have phones ringing inside Big Ten headquarters:

For the second week in a row, the Michigan offense couldn't get over 100 passing yards. Alex Orji started his second career game on Saturday

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.

Orji, who has thrown seven passes in his collegiate career, will make his first start on Saturday against USC.

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

An underthrown pass down the middle of the field to a wide-open Colston Loveland was intercepted, giving the ball back to a desperate and hungry Golden Gophers team. Adding insult to injury, a closer, wide-open Donovan Edwards was open in the flat with open field in front of him.