.Pete Thamel, ESPNAug 31, 2024, 08:00 AM ETNorthwestern is slated to start Mike Wright at quarterback Sunday versus Miami (Ohio), sources informed ESPN, making it the third electrical power meeting program where he has actually been a starter.Wright played at Mississippi Condition in 2023 and Vanderbilt from 2020 to 2022 just before arriving at Northwestern. He had actually been actually engaged in a close competitors with redshirt sophomore Jack Lausch during instruction camp.Wright's experience and also adaptability were actually appealing to Northwestern trainers. Coach David Braun brought in a brand new offending coordinator this year, Zach Lujan, and Northwestern will have a face-lift on outburst. Wright's adventure, versatility as well as capacity to manage the reception neared as consider the decision.Wright possesses 14 begin again his job and played in 39 overall games. He began 3 activities at Mississippi State in 2015 and also 11 during his time at Vanderbilt.In his occupation, Wright has actually thrown for 2,520 gardens and 24 touchdowns. He is actually likewise rushed for 1,229 lawns and 10 touchdowns.In past quarterback Ben Bryant's final year of qualifications in 2023, Northwestern went 8-5 and also beat Utah in the Sin City Bowl. That time gotten the permanent training task for Braun, that was an acting trainer throughout the 2023 season.Northwestern yields 76% of its own protective creation, the best in college football. The Wildcats finished No. 35 in overall defence and also No. 121 in overall offense.They will certainly deal with a Miami team that succeeded the MAC in 2023.