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Alex Orji News: Fades in second half

Written by RotoWire Staff

Published on August 25, 2025

Orji completed 3 of 3 passes for 37 yards during Saturday's 38-31 victory over Idaho State. He also had six rushes for 34 yards with a touchdown.

Orji and Anthony Colandrea played alternating drives to start Saturday's contest, with the Michigan transfer starting UNLV's first drive under center. However, Orji had a costly fumble on the goal line on his first possession and Colandrea ultimately took over as the starter in the second half. While Orji did see action in a goalline package in the fourth quarter and would run in the go-ahead touchdown, it appears that Colandrea will be UNLV's preferred option next week against Sam Houston.

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