Michigan vs. USC Game Analysis: New QB and Game Preview

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00:00We can start there with Michigan, because this is one of those scenarios that a lot

00:08of people do bet on sports.

00:09They watch this show somewhat for that.

00:12It's a really hard thing to identify, particularly in college, when a backup quarterback gets

00:18the chance to play.

00:19In the NFL, I think we finally kind of know who these guys are by now.

00:23Sometimes in college, it gives them a boost.

00:26Sometimes we watch these games build and go, how in the world did they ever consider starting

00:29this guy?

00:30USC is five and a half point favorites as they head over to Michigan.

00:35And we're going to see a new quarterback play for the Wolverines.

00:38Don't know a ton about them.

00:39Tell us more.

00:40And what do you think?

00:41Do you think he has a chance to keep this game close?

00:43Can Michigan pull off the upset?

00:45I think they should have started Alex Orji off the go.

00:48I know hindsight is 20-20, but what they're trying to do offensively, running the football,

00:54look for Kahlil Mullings, the running back, to benefit from this.

00:57He's averaged over seven yards per carry, has five runs of 10 yards or more.

01:01How they used Hassan Haskins a few years ago is how they're going to use Mullings with

01:06Alex Orji, who's probably not the better passer, but he offers something in the running game.

01:10So they will test USC in this defense that has allowed 100 rushing yards per game.

01:15Been very good.

01:16I talked to Miller Moss this week for a feature at Sporting News.

01:19He's been outstanding as Lincoln Riley's kind of next quarterback.

01:23And I think the Trojans will win this game.

01:26I'm just a little bit alarmed that the line moved back by a half point.

01:29That suggests that, you know, maybe the Wolverines put up a fight in this one.

01:33I do think it'll be closer than the Texas game was.