.Pete Thamel, ESPNAug 31, 2024, 08:00 AM ETNorthwestern is slated to begin Mike Wright at quarterback Saturday against Miami (Ohio), sources informed ESPN, producing it the 3rd energy seminar plan where he has been a starter.Wright played at Mississippi State in 2023 and also Vanderbilt from 2020 to 2022 prior to getting to Northwestern. He had actually been actually engaged in a close competitors with redshirt student Port Lausch during the course of training camp.Wright's knowledge as well as flexibility were desirable to Northwestern trains. Coach David Braun brought in a new objectionable organizer this year, Zach Lujan, as well as Northwestern will definitely possess a makeover on offense. Wright's experience, convenience as well as capability to operate the ball loomed as factors in the decision.Wright has 14 starts over his job and also played in 39 overall games. He began three activities at Mississippi Condition in 2015 as well as 11 during his opportunity at Vanderbilt.In his career, Wright has actually tossed for 2,520 backyards and also 24 touchdowns. He is actually additionally hurried for 1,229 yards as well as 10 touchdowns.In former quarterback Ben Bryant's last year of qualifications in 2023, Northwestern went 8-5 and beat Utah in the Las Vegas Bowl. That season gotten the full time training work for Braun, that was an acting instructor throughout the 2023 season.Northwestern yields 76% of its protective production, the best in university soccer. The Wildcats completed No. 35 in total defence and also No. 121 in total offense.They are going to experience a Miami group that won the macintosh in 2023.