.Pete Thamel, ESPNAug 31, 2024, 08:00 AM ETNorthwestern is actually slated to start Mike Wright at quarterback Saturday against Miami (Ohio), sources said to ESPN, making it the 3rd electrical power meeting program where he has actually been actually a starter.Wright played at Mississippi Condition in 2023 as well as Vanderbilt from 2020 to 2022 just before arriving at Northwestern. He had actually been participated in a near competition along with redshirt sophomore Jack Lausch during the course of instruction camp.Wright's adventure as well as adaptability were actually desirable to Northwestern trainers. Train David Braun brought in a brand new offending planner this year, Zach Lujan, and also Northwestern will definitely possess a make over on outburst. Wright's experience, convenience and also capacity to run the ball loomed as think about the decision.Wright has 14 starts over his job as well as played in 39 complete games. He began three games at Mississippi Condition in 2013 and 11 during his opportunity at Vanderbilt.In his occupation, Wright has actually tossed for 2,520 yards and 24 touchdowns. He is actually likewise rushed for 1,229 backyards and also 10 touchdowns.In former quarterback Ben Bryant's last year of eligibility in 2023, Northwestern went 8-5 and also trump Utah in the Las Vegas Bowl. That season safeguarded the full time training job for Braun, that was an interim coach throughout the 2023 season.Northwestern returns 76% of its own protective manufacturing, the best in college football. The Wildcats finished No. 35 in total defence and also No. 121 in complete offense.They will definitely encounter a Miami group that gained the MAC in 2023.