Tag: Davis Warren

Dec 31, 2024; Tampa, FL, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback Davis Warren (16) is helped off the field after an injury against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Michigan QB Davis Warren has torn ACL

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Michigan quarterback Davis Warren tore his right ACL in the ReliaQuest Bowl on New Year’s Eve, he disclosed on social media.

The Wolverines defeated Alabama 19-13, and Warren was 9-of-12 passing for 73 yards and a touchdown before the injury in the bowl game.

Warren, a Southern California native, posted a photo of himself on X on Saturday, showing him relaxing in the sun in a lounge chair, with a thigh-to-ankle brace on his knee visible below his shorts.

“Celebrating a win and so proud of the way the boys finished this season! I unfortunately suffered a torn ACL in the bowl game,” he wrote. “Thanks to the Michigan faithful for all the support this season. Can’t wait to battle to be back on the field with my guys in AA (Ann Arbor) and go blue!”

Warren joined the Wolverines as a walk-on in 2021 and took a redshirt season. He has one year of eligibility remaining.

In 2024, he started nine games, including the ReliaQuest Bowl and the big win against Ohio State in the regular-season finale. He threw for 1,199 passing yards with seven touchdowns and nine interceptions.

He will have competition for the starting job in 2025 when Fresno State transfer Mikey Keene and the No. 1 player in the 2025 class, Bryce Underwood, take part in training camp in Ann Arbor.

Keene has thrown for 8,245 yards at UCF (2021-22) and Fresno State (2023-24), completing 67.8 percent of his passes. He has 65 touchdowns and 28 career interceptions.

–Field Level Media

Sep 14, 2024; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback Alex Orji (10) throws against the Arkansas State Red Wolves during the second half at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

No. 18 Michigan makes change, names Alex Orji QB1

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No. 18 Michigan is going with a new starting quarterback when it opens Big Ten play against Southern California on Saturday in Ann Arbor.

Head coach Sherrone Moore announced Monday that Alex Ojri will start for the Wolverines (2-1) against the No. 11 Trojans (2-0). Orji replaced Davis Warren in last weekend’s 28-18 win over Arkansas State.

Moore said Monday that he’s “excited” for Orji, adding, “I know he’s champing at the bit.”

Warren threw three interceptions against the Red Wolves before being replaced. Orji, meanwhile, completed 2 of 4 passes for 12 yards and a touchdown. He also rushed for 27 yards on three carries.

“Davis was playing good, but you can’t have those turnovers,” Moore said. “Orji went in there and did a good job, missed the one throw, but thought he controlled the offense pretty well. We’ll go from there.”

Michigan has the 121st-ranked passing offense in FBS with just 153 yards per game. The Wolverines are also 129th in the nation in interceptions, thanks to Warren’s six. Warren has thrown for two TDs and 444 yards.

Orji, meanwhile, has attempted just seven passes in 12 games across three seasons at Michigan. He’s also rushed 31 times for 181 yards and three scores.

–Field Level Media