Michigan Football Has A SERIOUS QB Problem (No Good Options)

While Michigan is fresh off a national title, all is not well in Ann Arbor as the Wolverines have to replace almsost their entire starting lineup, their elite coach and program changing quarterback in just a few months. Somehow, the Wolverines failed to land an elite QB in either the 2022 or 2023 recruiting class, so they are stuck with a few developmental QBs, a 7th year backup and a highly toughted freshman to work with. Today, I want to talk about the one potential major problem for the Wolverines, preview their QB room and talk about what should happen, enjoy!

[@ScottFisherCFB]

Some will call me a hater, but the Michigan QB room does seem a little concerning on paper right now. Who do you think will be the starting QB come September?

[@nsthtv6629]

I think it will be Tuttle. It's a legit concern but I will say all the options are better than 21 cade.

[@AwesomestGreatestMostestFunny]

Tuttle will be the Starter unless Orji can prove he has an accurate arm.

[@JI_Boi]

Orji will be the starter take it to the bank.

[@raheemjenkins6110]

@@AwesomestGreatestMostestFunnyTuttle lol

[@dcsoda1]

It’s February bud. Give me a break.

[@gabeswitala2292]

UMs system is not a QB centric model. If Cade Mc Namera could lead them to a conference title than so can any QB currently on the roster.

[@AustinRides7264]

Exactly

[@IllMatic97]

So you admit ttun hasn't had a good QB since Henne

[@AustinRides7264]

@@IllMatic97 I think McCarthy was pretty good. Michigan has a run heavy offense. Their receivers did well at the senior bowl. But besides JJ Michigan really hasn't had many good QBs since henne

[@ConnorStallions]

Cade was a h8gh level four star the guys on the team are low level three stars

[@gabeswitala2292]

@@ConnorStallions The second they step foot on campus none of that matters anymore.

[@brycemunderwood]

Alex Orji is a DAWG.

[@axqa1395]

Alex Orji is an upgraded Jalen Milroe

[@thisismyhandle1111]

I don't want to disrespect Milroe but I hope your right

[@IllMatic97]

An upgrade, in what way? That's not even a good comparison.

[@matthewhuszarik4173]

We have absolutely no evidence that is true. In fact all the evidence we do have says it is absolutely false. Michigan had no faith in Orji throwing the ball. Michigan trusted Tuttle, Denegal, and Warren more as they all attempted passes and Orji didn’t.

[@thisismyhandle1111]

BEEF@@IllMatic97

[@Rezzylite]

LMAOOOOOOO Alex Orji is a wish version of Joe Milton

[@BeatClub0250]

4 of our qbs are 4*s btw

[@davidhernandez9985]

Copy & Roger, that is a lot. schools wished that they had on their teams. Always, GOBLUE-NATTYUP🏆!

[@Cooljohn760]

Great video. Do a video on the grades of the new coaching hires (you did years ago long time fan of your channel) or coaches that are on Hot seat/need a make it or break season.

[@EMLeth]

Alex Orji is a DAWG. I'm hyped to see how he does next year.

[@davidhernandez9985]

I would put him favoring him to start the season! GOBLUE-NATTYUP🏆!

[@matthewschmidt2280]

Huge Michigan fan here .. I really enjoy your channel and your content Is awesome.

[@matthewhuszarik4173]

Don’t count on the offensive line being as good as its been. You don't replace an entire line plus the first off the bench without a step back.

[@teamrivalry]

I know the competition is always fierce and you should never expect to get the top spot based on anything other than skill and even that is based on how well you react to the opponents on the upcoming schedule, but having watched Alex Orji in 2023, I would really like to see him at QB this year.

[@droofus4339]

As an Auburn fan I would love to hear your take on Auburn’s QB room. Thorne was the guy but theres three other talented guys competing with him this spring.

[@TREALC]

Are they taller or are u adding an inch ⏸️?

[@danschwartz1950]

Looking forward to Orji leading this team. He is underrated and will surprise.

[@1234MarioDuane]

I wanna see Orji, but I think Denegal is the guy. When you watch him, he's just a solid qb, 6'5 225, can run a little and is an accurate passer. It's gonna be tough because whoever wins out, the other is transferring for sure. Go Blue!

[@timleineke1997]

Whats funny is samaj morgan said davis warren is the fastest qb , running as fast as 22 mph and has a cannon of an arm. That was this week

[@Doublegd3]

You forgot his 48% completion his senior year haha

[@thisismyhandle1111]

I think they are all pretty good and Im excited to see the future of Michigan QBs

[@stevesalisbury3657]

Not sure how you know players arent good and we havent seen them really play or throw

[@R.D.Buckley]

Michigan's going to have a top 10 defense. Offensive line has 3 players with multiple starts in the last 2 seasons. RT will be Persei or Gentry with the other being the 6th man. As they work together you'll have a running game that can put up 200-300 yards per game. Considering they have a tougher schedule this year probably not an undefeated season, but will make the 12 team playoffs again. You cannot risk that on a freshman QB unless even if he's Arch Manning. Orji can be a threat similar to Alabama's Young in the run game. Going back a couple of years he reminds of Tebow and If he proves he can pass accurately, runs RPO's with good decision making and hits the occasional long throw > 30 - 40 yards HE will be the guy. Denegal and Tuttle are good enough to manage the game but do not have the upside that Orji has. I see Tuttle as a bigger version of McNamara and don't see Denegal as the battering ram Orji is. We'll see what to expect for the season in the 2nd game vs Texas. If defense shuts Texas down - which I expect it to do. The Don, spelled occasionally by Hall and Mullings along with Orji will run the longhorns on the long cattle drive to the slaughter house. If that scenario ensues it'll set pattern and you'll see Michigan heading into game 8 at Oregon undefeated at 8-0. Defense will keep them in every game and running game ball possession will help run the clock - so if offense generates minimum of 20 points they'll be in great shape no matter who's at QB.

[@johnnyoldenjr.]

Saying denegal is polished is a huge stretch

[@nsthtv6629]

Lol big time stretch he showed command of the offense in limited reps but needs a ton of work. Tuttle is better than cade in 21 I think he gets the nod with Texas looming week 2.

[@HeyArnoldGotAFootballHead]

Bro just reading shxt off Reddit 😭

[@BigHouseProductions33]

Imo, Tuttle is my pick to start with Orji to start then Denegal. I see Davis Warren transferring after the spring game.

[@llongone2]

They will probably have a "QB battle" between Denegal and Orji in the beginning of the season. Tuttle will be the back-up to run out games when Michigan is way ahead. But, Davis needs to get some reps in 4th quarter blowouts because he will end up being the starter in 2025 and or 2026.

[@cheekynandos2499]

Nice video. I agree with most of the analysis except Denegal having more potential than Alex Orji. Alex Orji is a true freak of nature and most college defenses won't be able to stop him just running RPOs and QB power. Mix in a couple deep balls to keep the defense on their toes, and I think Michigan will win a lot of games. Obviously if he's running all the time he might get banged up, so it's good to have Denegal as a backup.

[@kyleessex480]

This team will be carried by the run game and defense. Defense will absolutely be elite again this year, TheDon is gonna do The Don things (go ahead and peep his stats against Ohio state and in the cfb playoff, dude is a big play waiting to happen in the biggest moments possible). We will be fine.

[@danielpeters6937]

I’m actually really pumped about all the QBs at Michigan. Any one of them could start. They are all good, especially for a team that doesn’t heavily rely on QB play.

[@clarencewalder2985]

Now U know that not true

[@92scrilla]

Names don’t win championships. Player development does.

[@davidhernandez9985]

Wait until at least spring-ball to see who wins the QB slot? I have a suggestion for the next show: who should be the next coach to patrol the sidelines @CrislerArea? For me, it is Baylor's "Scott Drew;" he has excellent win% saw Baylor Vs K-U. Play against ex-Wolverine Hunter Dickinson, who is balling lights out there! Baylor won by the way! Always, GOBLUE-NATTYUP🏆!

[@brentmac7994]

Damn it’d be cool if Davis Warren can pull it off and be a great underdog starter

[@nsthtv6629]

He looked really bad last year he would have to improve a ton.

[@parkeranderson5990]

My brother in Christ spring practice hasn’t even begun yet

[@tinicon2244]

Jalen Milroe is Alex Orji’s ceiling IMO. Milroe isn’t a bad QB, gotta give him ‘some’ credit at least. I gotta see how Orji throws in real game action before I say he’s better than Milroe. Jalen still threw for 2800 and 24 TD’s

[@ScottFisherCFB]

Why did Michigan struggle to land an elite QB in the 2022 or 2023 recruiting cyle?

[@axqa1395]

They weren’t illegally paying recruits like sec teams and Ohio state

[@jinkade]

Basically, what Harbaugh said "they aren't going to pay for play". The Champions Circle was created to help raise money to retain current players, but it really didn't help them bring in top-tier QB talent.

[@exotic_t]

@@axqa1395Well tell the national championship to get there money up.

[@nsthtv6629]

​@@exotic_twhy? People talking about recruiting but I don't get it Michigan has mauled every team they played for 3 years except Georgia in what universe do they need to change recruiting. Show me a roster outside of Georgia and bama that is better in the trenches on both sides of the ball Michigan has 6 o linemen invited to the combine 6 lol.

[@IllMatic97]

​@@nsthtv6629 well, when you steal opposing teams signals, have super seniors and benefited from a covid year and duck your biggest rival. I can keep going.

[@973Sabree]

We don't have a QB problem! We have experience in Tuttle but Orji will perform! Let's go! GO Blue

[@calebleeson5662]

Orji is your best bet. Good luck this season y’all need it

[@nsthtv6629]

Lmaoooo the Ryan day era has you guys down bad super salty.

[@jasonlejuan975]

You better not lose to Sherone again.😂

[@Fadamaster]

Bro Alex Orgi will be a monster, they don’t have a QB problem

[@ryanzand7549]

Then why has he only thrown 2 passes in his career

[@ryanopalinski5422]

“Anne” Arbor? Might want to edit your description bud…

[@woodshed_moments]

Wow, I think you need to take a look at what's really going on before you post things like this, Michigan is actually as far as quarterbacks go, they have a stable of good solid quarterbacks, they have all waited their turn in line with the exception of the newbies. . Dunegal, Orji, Smith and Tuttle are enough to make sure that there will be solid quarterback competition this spring... I believe that Alex Orji is probably going to be the FrontRunner... He is literally Jalen Milroe plus an arm JJ weighted his time, it was successful with the new add-ons, the kids that are coming through the portal and by recruitment have been solid adds - it just seems like you're more cynical Vans skeptical, it's one thing to be skeptical until cured, but there's no reason to sound cynical. All considering, Michigan has pretty much maintained all of the offensive line coaching... The key to the running back success will make sure that Mike Hart has been paid well, healthy and can assume that role.

[@rexmason9164]

Our qb room isn't concerning at all..... silly.

[@billdoty6438]

We need a dual threat QB in today’s college football. I say Denegal or Orji. But give the freshman some playing time to get some experience. Tuttle is not athletic enough

[@rickmerritt128]

Maybe you did not see Jack play. He has excellent speed and mobility and a good arm.

[@chrisnelson8866]

Dude all a Michigan qb has to do is hand the ball off 40 times a game and throw it 15 times a game. We are a power team and it’s working

[@scottlaux6934]

I think Tuttle starts and has a very good season.

[@gregorymorris8194]

Michigan knows how to get the best out of any QB

[@AustinRides7264]

They could start a true freshman in davis. Denegal or orji can't be too bad. Tuttle is ok too

[@tomrockhill8634]

Yeah, we'll see😂 The Nation's #1 Defense was going against these guys in practice every day and they're not concerned. That's a big reason most everyone stayed. Just run the video of anything Alex Orji has done in games or the Spring game and tell me how they have a problem🤔. The guy is Dennard Robinson plus 25 lbs and an attitude. Throw in the best TE in the country, great backs and a bunch of lineman who've all paid there dues and snaps to get to this point. UM will be in the playoffs, Book it!!

[@IllMatic97]

Denard Robinson was not a good qb, that's why he got replaced by Devin. D.R. was literally a running back playing quarterback.

[@tomrockhill8634]

They beat OSU with Dennard and their Defense will be on a completely different planet.​@@IllMatic97

[@freeheeler00]

The real Scott Fischer died on Everest in '96.

[@macedawgy]

All the comments here hyping up Orji and no one mentioning Denegal. He is LEGIT im telling yall.

[@markmajkowski9545]

McCord? I’d take a guy who can get an 89 season high QBR v #1D Michigan (84 #8 in his first year starting 5 points better than JJ first full year) - as a Wolverine. OSU chased Burrow! Remember game winning drive v ND - and one play short v Michigan. What’s Syracuse got he can’t do much more at MI? OSU blamed CJ Stroud - twice - and now McCord (BU 3 points v MO) - pretty good company and OSU doesn’t know what it’s got til it’s gone. Burrow Stroud - McCord seems highest ceiling available and not the cause of the loss. Does anyone really blame 6th year 4,000 yard Penix - but it’s ALL McCord.

[@jasonlejuan975]

I want to see the freshman Jayden Davis.

[@JordanO317]

I thought Alex Orji was the second coming of Lamar Jackson 🤣

[@IllMatic97]

More like a drunk Anthony Richardson

[@demanithediscipleofgod]

ORJI IS NEXT UP

[@miltonelem7319]

Oh my goodness! Stop it! If them guys could not play they would not be there! We are fine! Go Blue!

[@andrewkelly1826]

Tuttle is a better version of Cade who led Michigan to the playoffs, i honestly think Alex Orji will win the job with Jadyn Davis getting a ton of experience during the season

[@JuwanTaylor-jz5zr]

Yea I say orji and jayden davis is top 2 best qbs on team

[@rickmerritt128]

​@@JuwanTaylor-jz5zrDavis has not even played. No way is he better than any of the returning qb's mentioned in this video. Until he competes.

[@JuwanTaylor-jz5zr]

@rickmerritt128 Davis better than all Michigan qbs except orji

[@rickmerritt128]

@@JuwanTaylor-jz5zr he just out of highschool competition. I think he is a two year project at least.

[@avexplicits9632]

No good options is crazy LMAOO no one has actually watched footage of Orji and it shows

[@chillzzz3513]

This guy is going off of stars and relevancy and high school stats 😂

[@brianvoll9725]

"I'm going to say that Michigan doesn't have a quarterback problem and that they will be fine come this fall" Title: "Michigan has a SERIOUS QB problem!!!" LOL

[@ralphmelvin1046]

There is no QB problem lots of options

[@MindofaWolf83]

This ur Opinion…Alex gonna take it tho JJ would tell u that

[@JuwanTaylor-jz5zr]

Yea Alex go dominate. Michigan winning back to back national champs 🏆

[@rickmerritt128]

​@@JuwanTaylor-jz5zrthat schedule is much tougher than last year's.

[@JuwanTaylor-jz5zr]

@rickmerritt128 yea ik the schedule tougher but Michigan still going undefeated and winning back to back nattys

[@TheRicanRaider]

Alex orji gonna do it

[@IllMatic97]

Do what? Lose?

[@JuwanTaylor-jz5zr]

​@IllMatic97 orji go dominant college football just like jj mccarthy did 🏆. Michigan winning back to back national chanps

[@matthewhuszarik4173]

Michigan looks like a 9-3 team if everything goes right. Realistically anywhere from 5-7 to 12-0.

[@MichiganMan4Ever]

if everything goes right?? Dude if everything goes right, Michigan should be 13-0 heading into the playoffs. If Moore is the O-line guru we think he is and Orji or Tuttle end up being that dude, Michigan should go undefeated solely based off of how great the defense will be again. If Michigan ends up having a dud under center, 9-3 is realistic because there are 3 games on the schedule that the defense cannot win alone. Seriously, the offense needs to bring its A+ game against UT, Oregon, and OSU. If the offense manages to not skip a beat, we just might see a repeat of last year.

[@nsthtv6629]

@@MichiganMan4Ever lol he's a troll no one in there right mind thinks Michigan will be 5-7 with a top 5 defense and 8 home games. Michigan is going to maul Oregon they are soft in the trenches. Texas is a tough one being so early and of course osu is always a battle. Vegas has it right with 9.5 wins I think 10-2 with a playoff bid.

[@clarencewalder2985]

​@@MichiganMan4Everwell I am no expert but I agree on half your statement. I still Michigan great defense and great offense will not win 2 of those games here. But u never know

[@matthewhuszarik4173]

@@MichiganMan4Ever It doesn’t appear that Michigan will have a solid quarterback under center. Remember everything Harbaugh had before McCarthy? If defenses can load the box Michigan they won’t be able to run the ball we have seen this story before. Also Michigan has a few good pieces on defense a few good pieces don’t automatically make a top defense. Michigan has been lucky the last three years with lines that aren’t breaking in any new linemen. The pieces they have replaced they have done so with transfers that have a wealth of starting experience. Except for the Northwestern transfer this line will be the most inexperienced since before the Pandemic. You can be as optimistic as you want but that doesn’t change the facts on the ground.

[@MichiganMan4Ever]

@@matthewhuszarik4173 you do realize that none of those guys that departed were highly recruited, right? Your argument would work if Michigan just lost five 5 star linemen to the draft. All of those guys were 3 stars or lower and developed at Michigan under Moore. Hence my previous comment. If Moore was able to create that stout O-line out of basically nothing, I have confidence in him to continue doing the same with this upcoming class of o-linemen.

[@ProskieThePeople]

We have another osu fan with no life thinking football is madden cant wait to prove you wrong

[@cameron5334]

Vague....wasting my

[@Erica-vd1gb]

They might be better than mccarthy

[@benjaminpiccard]

Hey everybody let me save you 11 and a half minutes: This is a clickbait video where the author broadly covers the high school career of each QB and then makes a bunch of speculative conclusions based off of recruiting stars and physical measurements. Nothing insightful or valuable in the entire video, especially if you are a michigan fan

[@ghostwalker89]

Denegal will likely be the guy, but i think Orji will get some run. Denegal could end up better than Mccarthy after a year of experience.

[@hernandez5586]

You invest in Alex and y’all have a stud. This video is so stupid

[@mkwy8782]

Good job reading a script :( ...very, boring and lacking insightfulness. The Michigan offense is going to continue to Zig while the rest of the world zags. Orgi, Mullings, Edwards and Hall, and another excellent OL, will continue to run it down the opposition's throat.

[@CLB1026]

Maybe this guy talking should get him a real job, having the nerve to say a certain player should get a real job.

[@curtiscreel5859]

Doesn't matter, GO BUCKS

[@crozb32]

Cheaters karma about to hit hard.

[@romanmoronie]

So this video went from a "serious problem" to "concerning" in less than 30 sec. THIS is why I have such little regard for the expressions and opinions of college football fans. But you are amusing.

[@Erica-vd1gb]

Mccarthy is overrated Michigan has lot of QBs to fill it !!! Not worried Fisher wisher

[@mkwy8782]

Do you actually know anything-rhetorical.

[@frankkluz9787]

M is going to have a Stallions tenure - "problem" - no matter 'what' QB they use !?! -- It won't be pretty and the program will be on it's heels for some time to come !!! -- Meanwhile - Ryan Day is - '''on fire''' - both in recruiting - and - in the portal use !!!!!

[@Joseph70663]

LOL. It's hard dealing with those 3 beatings in a row,eh?

[@Joseph70663]

Ryan day has as many Nattis as Michigan during the 4 team playoff. Talk about wasting talent. Just been brutal watching his teams choke year after year.

[@jasonlejuan975]

🤔 On 🔥 but is 1-3 against UM though.and also lost to Sherone Moore?

[@jasonlejuan975]

😂 Overrated State is all hype right now.

[@mgoblue8447]

Lol you don’t know ball 🤣🤣

[@Oscar-gt8kx]

Dumb

[@davidhernandez9985]

I give it to Alex Oreji. GOBLUE-NATTYUP🏆!