.Pete Thamel, ESPNAug 31, 2024, 08:00 AM ETNorthwestern is actually slated to start Mike Wright at quarterback Saturday against Miami (Ohio), resources said to ESPN, creating it the third energy meeting plan where he has actually been actually a starter.Wright played at Mississippi State in 2023 and also Vanderbilt from 2020 to 2022 prior to getting to Northwestern. He had been actually taken part in a close competition along with redshirt sophomore Port Lausch in the course of instruction camp.Wright's expertise as well as flexibility were actually eye-catching to Northwestern trainers. Train David Braun produced a brand new offending planner this year, Zach Lujan, and Northwestern will certainly possess a face-lift on offense. Wright's knowledge, convenience as well as ability to run the reception neared as consider the decision.Wright possesses 14 begin again his occupation and also played in 39 overall games. He started 3 video games at Mississippi State in 2013 and 11 throughout his opportunity at Vanderbilt.In his job, Wright has actually thrown for 2,520 backyards and 24 goals. He is actually likewise hurried for 1,229 gardens and 10 touchdowns.In past quarterback Ben Bryant's ultimate year of eligibility in 2023, Northwestern went 8-5 and also defeat Utah in the Las Vegas Bowl. That period protected the permanent training task for Braun, that was an interim train throughout the 2023 season.Northwestern profits 76% of its protective creation, the absolute most in university regulation football. The Wildcats completed No. 35 in overall defence as well as No. 121 in total offense.They will deal with a Miami team that gained the macintosh in 2023.