USC's defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn has been lauded for his strategic prowess, particularly in shutting down opposing offenses, as exemplified by their performances against LSU and Utah State. With Michigan's new starting quarterback Alex Orji set to face USC, questions loom over his preparedness, especially after Michigan's previous quarterback, Davis Warren, struggled significantly. Coach Sherrone Moore admitted that naming Orji as the starter reflects a misjudgment in evaluating the quarterback situation, as Warren's performance led to six interceptions in three games. Moore is hopeful that Orji's dual-threat capabilities and recent practice improvements will bolster Michigan's offense against USC's formidable defense. Despite a victory over Arkansas State, Michigan's quarterback instability remains a critical concern ahead of this challenging matchup. Both teams are under pressure, as USC aims to exploit any weaknesses in Michigan's game plan while the Wolverines seek to stabilize their quarterback position for success.