[3] He originally committed to play college football for Virginia Tech, but de-committed from the Hokies and signed with the Michigan Wolverines.

In 2023, Orji was J. J. McCarthy’s back-up, finishing Michigan’s national championship season with 15 rushes for 86 yards and a touchdown.

In week 8, Orji carried the ball five times for 27 yards and a touchdown in a win over rival Michigan State.

In 2024, Orji entered his junior season as the favorite to replace McCarthy as Michigan’s starting quarterback, competing with Jack Tuttle, Davis Warren and Jayden Denegal.

[10][11] In week 3 versus Arkansas State, Orji replaced Warren and threw his second touchdown of the season to secure Michigan’s win.

[16] In week 6 versus Washington, Orji was benched after the first quarter in place of Tuttle after Michigan quickly went down two scores.

Orji served as the change of pace quarterback, leading the team with 64 rushing yards and had a touchdown run for a second consecutive season against the Spartans in the 24–17 win.