.Pete Thamel, ESPNAug 31, 2024, 08:00 AM ETNorthwestern is slated to begin Mike Wright at quarterback Sunday versus Miami (Ohio), resources informed ESPN, making it the third energy seminar plan where he has actually been a starter.Wright dipped into Mississippi State in 2023 and Vanderbilt from 2020 to 2022 just before getting to Northwestern. He had actually been taken part in a close competitors along with redshirt sophomore Port Lausch in the course of training camp.Wright's experience as well as flexibility were attractive to Northwestern trains. Train David Braun brought in a new repulsive planner this year, Zach Lujan, as well as Northwestern will definitely have a new look on outburst. Wright's adventure, versatility as well as capability to run the reception loomed as consider the decision.Wright has 14 begin again his profession and also played in 39 overall video games. He started three games at Mississippi State last year as well as 11 during his time at Vanderbilt.In his career, Wright has thrown for 2,520 gardens and also 24 goals. He is actually additionally rushed for 1,229 yards and also 10 touchdowns.In previous quarterback Ben Bryant's ultimate year of qualifications in 2023, Northwestern went 8-5 and also trump Utah in the Las Vegas Dish. That season safeguarded the full time mentoring job for Braun, that was an interim coach throughout the 2023 season.Northwestern returns 76% of its protective production, one of the most in college football. The Wildcats ended up No. 35 in complete defense and also No. 121 in complete offense.They will encounter a Miami group that won the MAC in 2023.