Alex Orji’s Unfortunate Encounter with Camera Crane Highlights Michigan’s Struggles Against Oregon

In a game marked by several mishaps, Michigan quarterback Alex Orji had a particularly memorable, though unfortunate, moment during the team’s matchup against the Oregon Ducks on Saturday, November 2, 2024. During a trick play on 4th-and-5 at Oregon’s 10-yard line, Orji attempted a throwback pass that did not connect. In the process, he inadvertently ran into a camera crane positioned in the end zone, capturing the awkward collision on live television.

The incident was just one of several challenges Michigan faced as they struggled to keep up with the high-powered Oregon offense. Despite Orji’s efforts, Michigan’s run game, which had shown some promise in previous games, was unable to make a significant impact against the Ducks. Orji, who had been the leading rusher for Michigan with 64 yards against the Spartans in a previous game, found it tough to replicate that performance against Oregon.

The game highlighted the need for Michigan’s offense to find a consistent identity, with some analysts suggesting that the team could build around packages and trick plays involving Orji. However, the execution of these plays will be crucial to their success, as evidenced by the failed trick play that led to Orji’s collision with the camera crane.