.Pete Thamel, ESPNAug 31, 2024, 08:00 AM ETNorthwestern is slated to begin Mike Wright at quarterback Sunday versus Miami (Ohio), sources told ESPN, creating it the third energy seminar system where he has actually been actually a starter.Wright played at Mississippi Condition in 2023 and also Vanderbilt from 2020 to 2022 just before coming to Northwestern. He had been actually participated in a close competitors along with redshirt student Port Lausch in the course of instruction camp.Wright's knowledge as well as convenience were actually eye-catching to Northwestern trains. Coach David Braun introduced a brand-new repulsive planner this year, Zach Lujan, and also Northwestern is going to possess a make over on offense. Wright's experience, flexibility and ability to manage the ball loomed as think about the decision.Wright possesses 14 starts over his profession and played in 39 overall activities. He started three video games at Mississippi State in 2014 and also 11 in the course of his opportunity at Vanderbilt.In his occupation, Wright has tossed for 2,520 gardens and 24 goals. He's also hurried for 1,229 lawns and also 10 touchdowns.In previous quarterback Ben Bryant's final year of eligibility in 2023, Northwestern went 8-5 and beat Utah in the Las Vegas Bowl. That season safeguarded the full time mentoring job for Braun, that was actually an acting trainer throughout the 2023 season.Northwestern gains 76% of its defensive development, the most in college football. The Wildcats completed No. 35 in complete defence and also No. 121 in overall offense.They are going to face a Miami staff that gained the mac computer in 2023.