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On Tuesday, UNLV had its first full-pads practice of the season as position battles heat up, especially at quarterback, where two transfer players are competing for the top spot.

College Football News / UNLV Rebels on SI / July 31

UNLV Rebels Quarterbacks Alex Orji and Anthony Colandrea Praise Each Other

The new-look UNLV Rebels football team's roster seems to be coming together as a group under the leadership of new head coach Dan Mullen. When Mullen took over the Rebels this offseason, he hit the transfer portal hard to build up his roster for the upcoming season.

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College Football News / UNLV Rebels on SI / July 30

UNLV Rebels Alex Orji and Anthony Colandrea Talk About QB Competition

The UNLV Rebels football team lost their starting quarterback, Hajj-Malik Williams, this offseason to graduation. When the team hired Dan Mullen to be their head coach, one of his first moves was bringing in two talented Power 4 quarterbacks through the transfer portal.

College Football News / UNLV Rebels on SI / July 29

Former Michigan Wolverines QB Alex Orji Could Start for UNLV Rebels

Trent Knoop of Michigan Wolverines On SI recently spoke about how two former Michigan quarterbacks could be starters for different teams this season. One of those former Wolverines is Alex Orji, who is currently competing for the starting job with the UNLV Rebels.

College Football News / UNLV Rebels on SI / July 21

UNLV Faces Tough Week 0 Starting QB Decision Between Anthony Colandrea And Alex Orji

One of the biggest question marks surrounding the UNLV Rebels football team heading into the 2025 season is the quarterback situation. Starter Hajj-Malik Williams graduated following the 2024 season and received an invitation to the Las Vegas Raiders rookie minicamp.

College Football News / UNLV Rebels on SI / July 17

UNLV QB Alex Orji Draws Comparisons To Tim Tebow, Cam Newton, And Anthony Richardson

After the UNLV Rebels football team lost their starting quarterback, Hajj-Malik Williams, when he graduated this offseason, new head coach Dan Mullen hit the transfer portal to find a new quarterback.

College Football News / UNLV Rebels on SI / July 15

2025 UNLV Football Quarterback Battle: Anthony Colandrea Vs. Alex Orji

The UNLV Rebels football team has seen a lot of roster turnover from last season. New head coach Dan Mullen had the tall task of replacing a ton of key players that helped lead the team to the Mountain West Conference Championship Game last season, where they fell to the Boise State Broncos for the second consecutive season.

College Football News / UNLV Rebels on SI / July 3

UNLV Rebels Projected Offensive Starters: Alex Orji Leads Dan Mullen’s Aerial Attack

The UNLV Rebels football roster has seen a ton of turnover this offseason. They did lose a few players to the transfer portal; however, most of their key losses came due to graduation.

College Football News / UNLV Rebels on SI / June 4

UNLV QB Battle: What Alex Orji Brings To The Table

The UNLV Rebels football team enters the upcoming season with uncertainty at quarterback following the graduation of breakout star Hajj-Malik Williams, who is now pursuing a spot on an NFL roster.

College Football News / UNLV Rebels on SI / April 9

UNLV QB Battle Heats Up In Spring Camp: Alex Orji Vs. Anthony Colandrea

The UNLV Rebels football team's spring practice schedule is now in full swing. The biggest question surrounding the team coming into the spring was their quarterback battle.

College Football News / UNLV Rebels on SI / March 28

UNLV Football Quarterback Battle Begins: Alex Orji vs. Anthony Colandrea

With the UNLV Rebels football team now back at spring practice, it's time to start focusing on their new look roster. They have lost a ton of star power, like NFL-bound standouts wide receiver Ricky White III and linebacker Jackson Woodard.

College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / January 13

Alex Orji Transferred From Michigan, What Does it Mean For Bryce Underwood?

By Apollo Lundin Now former Michigan quarterback Alex Orji announced on X Saturday, January 11th, that he intends to transfer to UNLV. The announcement comes after almost a month of Orji entering the transfer portal and around four weeks after Jayden Dengal announced his intentions to transfer to San Diego State.

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College Football News / G5 Football on SI / January 12

TRANSFER PORTAL: Michigan Quarterback Alex Orji Chooses UNLV Rebels

After about a month in the transfer portal, Michigan quarterback Alex Orji announced his commitment to the UNLV Rebels on Saturday. Orji will have two years of eligibility remaining after three seasons with the Wolverines.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / January 12

Alex Orji officially signs with new team, leaves Michigan

Michigan quarterback Alex Orji was with the Wolverines for three years and despite getting a shot at starting this past season, Orji entered the transfer portal after Michigan beat Ohio State.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / January 11

Former Michigan QB chooses his next school

Former Michigan Wolverines quarterback Alex Orji has decided on his next school. Orji has committed to join the UNLV Rebels as a transfer. He will have two years of eligibility remaining.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / January 10

Michigan QB Alex Orji has taken second transfer portal visit

Michigan quarterback Alex Orji reportedly set up a visit to Temple which is scheduled for Wednesday, but according to 247Sports' Chris Hummer, Orji had already taken a visit that nobody was aware of.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / December 13

Michigan loses quarterback to the transfer portal

The Michigan Wolverines are losing one of their quarterbacks to the transfer portal. Quarterback Alex Orji, who is in his third year at Michigan, will be leaving the program.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 4

How can Michigan involve Alex Orji more in QB run game? Wolverines' OC Kirk Campbell weighs in on Orji's role

Not much needs to be said about the struggles of Michigan's offense this season. The offense has been disjointed (at best) in every game this season, they

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / September 28

Alex Orji gives honest assessment of the Michigan passing game

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- For the second week in a row, the Michigan offense couldn't get over 100 passing yards. Alex Orji started his second career game on Saturday against Minnesota and while you could argue there was a small progression from last week, the passing game remains a big area of concern.

Michigan Wolverines News / Yardbarker / September 21

Michigan's win over USC was old-school, power football

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Six reasons Michigan's offense will improve with Alex Orji as starting QB

Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore made the switch from incumbent starter and senior Davis Warren to junior Alex Orji on Monday.

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Michigan Wolverines News / Larry Brown Sports / September 14

Michigan benches QB Davis Warren after ugly showing

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