Michigan's defense, ranked fourth in SP+, is undoubtedly one of the nation's elite units and features potential first-round picks like Will Johnson, Mason Graham, and Kenneth Grant. This defense will likely be a major factor here as we think Michigan keeps this game close. With Alex Orji named Michigan's new starting quarterback, the Wolverines will likely lean even more on their power run game. Orji is very athletic, and this approach should help the Wolverines control the clock and keep their defense fresh, which will be crucial against USC’s high-octane offense. Let's roll with Michigan and the points.