However, the Michigan football coaches did just that. Sherrone Moore installed Alex Orji as the starting quarterback, deciding that running (and protecting) the football was much more important than having someone who could make throws downfield -- which occasionally ended up in the hands of someone wearing the wrong uniform.

Free Press sports writer Tony Garcia looks back at Michigan football's 27-24 victory over USC and looks ahead to the Wolverines' game vs. Minnesota.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — It turns out it was a smart move for Michigan football to have its biggest recruiting weekend in Week 4 against new Big Ten rival (and old Pac-12 rival) USC. Because not only did the Wolverines manage to upset the No. 11 Trojans, but the prospects in attendance got to witness an unparalleled atmosphere.