Former UVA quarterback Anthony Colandrea transferred to UNLV this offseason to play for former Florida head coach Dan Mullen, but he was unable to win the starting job outright. Today, Rebels head ...

UNLV opens the 2025 season on Saturday, kicking off the Dan Mullen era against Idaho State in Las Vegas for a Week 0 matchup.

Alex Orji didn't pan out at Michigan, but he is now part of the UNLV QB rotation with Virginia transfer Anthony Colandrea.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/unlv as UNLV Rebels Quarterbacks Alex Orji and Anthony Colandrea ...

This summer, former Michigan Wolverines quarterback Alex Orji and former Virginia Cavaliers quarterback Anthony Colandrea ...

Orji is 6’3″, 235 lbs has elite speed for a quarterback. He showed how dynamic he was in design quarterback runs and RPO design plays. But his ultimate weakness was his ability as a passer.

Alex Orji had a very one-dimensional career with the Michigan Wolverines. In his three years in Ann Arbor, the 6-foot-3, 230-pound QB rushed the ball 74 times c ...

UNLV quarterback Alex Orji (1) sets up a pass during football practice at the Fertitta Football Complex on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images ...

Now, Alex Orji is Mullen’s next big project at quarterback. Known for his raw athleticism and dual-threat ability, Orji has the physical tools to thrive in Mullen’s system.

WATCH | UNLV QBs Orji and Colandrea build camaraderie while competing for starting position "Alex is the man, he's super positive, even after a good play, a bad play, he's even keel," Colandrea said.

UNLV quarterback Alex Orji shares his expectations for playing at UNLV, along with learning the new offense. Fellow QB Anthony Colandrea shares his view of learning the offense and the running ...

No. 18 Michigan is making a change at quarterback ahead of its Big Ten opener, switching to junior Alex Orji for its game on Saturday against No. 11 USC, coach Sherrone Moore announced Monday.