The Wolverines (3-1, 1-0) overcame losing a 14-0 lead in the first half and coughing up two fumbles in the second half.

Here's a look at social media reactions to Michigan defeating USC football, despite having just 32 passing yards from quarterback Alex Orji:

The Big Ten College Countdown crew breaks down Michigan's close win over USC, including the play of Alex Orji, the Wolverines' emphasis on the run game, and USC's introduction to the Big Ten.

Run the ball and play defense. And the Wolverines did just enough of both to knock off USC 27-24 in the Trojans’ first-ever Big Ten game. Michigan quarterback Alex Orji, making his first career start,

A 27-24 upset win over Southern Cal on Saturday helped the Wolverines climb six spots in this week’s AP poll, up to No. 12. It was the single-biggest jump of the week in college football, breathing new life into Michigan’s playoff hopes.

Michigan football is on the rise in the Associated Press college football poll. After dropping three consecutive weeks in the rankings, the Wolverines (3-1) climbed six spots in Sunday's updated AP Top 25,