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Sherrone Moore declines naming starting QB for Michigan State game
By Paul Harvey
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Sherrone Moore knows his offense has plenty of work to do. That’s especially true at the quarterback position where Michigan has used a trio of players with limited success for each.
Jack Tuttle was the last player to try his hand with the offense, but even the veteran making his first start of the season struggled against Illinois. He turned the ball over twice, including a lethal interception in the red zone, as Michigan lost with just 7 points scored.
As for who will be QB1 between Tuttle, Davis Warren and Alex Orji, Moore simply said “we’ll see” at his weekly press conference. The head coach also said taking care of the ball has to be a top priority.
Michigan football head coach Sherrone Moore on the plan at QB vs. Michigan State: “We’ll see.” pic.twitter.com/6C5hSjq8CW
— Tony Garcia | Detroit Free Press (@RealTonyGarcia) October 21, 2024
Sherrone Moore isn’t happy with Michigan’s turnovers, and says it’s the reason for their losses. At QB, Moore said it’s the main factor in who’s going to start.
“Taking care of the ball is the number one priority.” pic.twitter.com/27ajz7v1Jd
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) October 21, 2024
Of Michigan’s 3 QBs, Orji has seen the most playing time after appearing in 6 games this season. He only has 1 interception (the lowest of the group) but has been limited in his options to throw the ball and is completing just 53.5% of his passes.
Warren has been the most turnover-prone of the group with 6 interceptions while Tuttle has 4 total turnovers in his 2 games played. Michigan is 112th nationally so far this season with 21.1 points per game offensively as a result.
Michigan also has Jadyn Davis, a 4-star freshman, on the roster, but he has not been given an opportunity to play with the first-team offense this season. Asked about what it will take to see Davis on the field, Moore pointed to a need to continue learning the playbook and improving his strength.
Michigan HC Sherrone Moore on what Jadyn Davis needs to do to be an option:
“Continue to learn the system and learn the playbook. Continue to improve his strength and what’s in his toolbox.” Says he’s done a good job and is making strides.
— Anthony Broome (@anthonytbroome) October 21, 2024
Paul is a lifelong fan and student of all things college football. He has been covering college football since 2017 and the B1G since 2018.