.Pete Thamel, ESPNAug 31, 2024, 08:00 AM ETNorthwestern is actually slated to begin Mike Wright at quarterback Saturday versus Miami (Ohio), resources told ESPN, producing it the third energy seminar program where he has been actually a starter.Wright played at Mississippi State in 2023 and also Vanderbilt coming from 2020 to 2022 before getting to Northwestern. He had actually been actually participated in a near competitors with redshirt student Port Lausch throughout training camp.Wright's expertise and adaptability were attractive to Northwestern trainers. Train David Braun produced a brand new outrageous coordinator this year, Zach Lujan, and also Northwestern will definitely have a make over on offense. Wright's adventure, versatility and also capacity to run the reception impended as consider the decision.Wright has 14 begin again his career and also played in 39 total video games. He started three games at Mississippi Condition in 2014 and 11 during his opportunity at Vanderbilt.In his occupation, Wright has actually thrown for 2,520 backyards and also 24 goals. He's additionally rushed for 1,229 yards and 10 touchdowns.In former quarterback Ben Bryant's ultimate year of qualification in 2023, Northwestern went 8-5 and also defeat Utah in the Sin City Dish. That season secured the permanent mentoring project for Braun, that was an interim instructor throughout the 2023 season.Northwestern yields 76% of its protective production, the best in university football. The Wildcats finished No. 35 in complete defense and No. 121 in overall offense.They will certainly encounter a Miami crew that gained the mac computer in 2023.