.Pete Thamel, ESPNAug 31, 2024, 08:00 AM ETNorthwestern is actually slated to begin Mike Wright at quarterback Saturday against Miami (Ohio), sources said to ESPN, creating it the third power seminar course where he has actually been actually a starter.Wright played at Mississippi State in 2023 and Vanderbilt coming from 2020 to 2022 just before coming to Northwestern. He had actually been actually engaged in a close competition along with redshirt student Jack Lausch throughout training camp.Wright's expertise as well as convenience were desirable to Northwestern coaches. Train David Braun produced a brand-new offending coordinator this year, Zach Lujan, as well as Northwestern is going to possess a new look on outburst. Wright's adventure, convenience and capability to manage the reception neared as factors in the decision.Wright possesses 14 starts over his profession as well as played in 39 complete video games. He started three activities at Mississippi Condition in 2014 and also 11 during his time at Vanderbilt.In his occupation, Wright has actually thrown for 2,520 yards and also 24 touchdowns. He's also hurried for 1,229 yards as well as 10 touchdowns.In former quarterback Ben Bryant's last year of qualification in 2023, Northwestern went 8-5 and defeat Utah in the Las Vegas Bowl. That season safeguarded the full time coaching work for Braun, who was actually an acting instructor throughout the 2023 season.Northwestern profits 76% of its protective development, the most in college football. The Wildcats ended up No. 35 in total defense as well as No. 121 in complete offense.They will certainly encounter a Miami team that gained the mac computer in 2023.