Michigan is expected to start Davis Warren at quarterback for its Week 1 matchup against Fresno State.

This news is via reporter Brett McMurphy and the fact that Warren is throwing with the first team ahead of the Wolverines’ season opener. The game is set to start at 7:30 p.m. ET.

Warren has beaten out Alex Orji for the starting job, but expect Orji to see significant time alongside Warren Saturday night. Warren, a senior, has played sparingly for the Wolverines across his career, sitting at 5-14 for 89 yards and an interception behind former Michigan standout J.J. McCarthy.

Speaking of McCarthy, he’s one of several players that will not be returning for the Wolverines this season – especially on the defensive end of the ball. Michigan also lost HC Jim Harbaugh to the Los Angeles Chargers.

But the defending national champs have still put a strong roster together on paper. Now, it’s time to see if Warren can lead a dynamic rushing offense to a win over the Bulldogs.