15 Facts About Alex Orji

Alexander Orji was born on November 10,2003 and is an American college football quarterback for the UNLV Rebels.

Alex Orji previously played for the Michigan Wolverines, where he won a national championship in 2023 as a backup, and started three games in 2024.

Alex Orji originally committed to play college football for Virginia Tech, but de-committed from the Hokies and signed with the Michigan Wolverines.

Alex Orji scored his first career touchdown in his first career game, versus Colorado State on September 3,2022.

In 2023, Alex Orji was JJ McCarthy's back-up, finishing Michigan's national championship season with 15 rushes for 86 yards and a touchdown.

In week 8, Alex Orji carried the ball five times for 27 yards and a touchdown in a win over rival Michigan State.

In 2024, Alex Orji entered his junior season as the favorite to replace McCarthy as Michigan's starting quarterback, competing with Jack Tuttle, Davis Warren and Jayden Denegal.

In week 3 versus Arkansas State, Alex Orji replaced Warren and threw his second touchdown of the season to secure Michigan's win.

In week 4 versus USC, Sherrone Moore named Alex Orji the starting quarterback for the start of Big Ten Conference play; his first collegiate start.

Alex Orji was 10 of 18 for 86 yards, with a touchdown and his first career interception.

In week 6 versus Washington, Alex Orji was benched after the first quarter in place of Tuttle after Michigan quickly went down two scores.

On December 13,2024, Alex Orji entered the NCAA transfer portal.

Alex Orji started three regular season games for the Wolverines in 2024.

On January 11,2025, Alex Orji transferred to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas for his senior season.

Alex Orji will have two years of eligibility remaining after using a redshirt year.