.Pete Thamel, ESPNAug 31, 2024, 08:00 AM ETNorthwestern is slated to start Mike Wright at quarterback Saturday against Miami (Ohio), resources told ESPN, creating it the third energy seminar plan where he has actually been a starter.Wright dipped into Mississippi Condition in 2023 and also Vanderbilt coming from 2020 to 2022 just before getting to Northwestern. He had actually been actually participated in a near competition with redshirt sophomore Jack Lausch during the course of instruction camp.Wright's adventure and versatility were actually eye-catching to Northwestern trains. Coach David Braun produced a brand new offensive coordinator this year, Zach Lujan, and also Northwestern will possess a face-lift on offense. Wright's experience, adaptability and also ability to operate the reception loomed as factors in the decision.Wright has 14 begin again his occupation and also played in 39 overall video games. He started 3 video games at Mississippi State in 2014 and 11 throughout his time at Vanderbilt.In his career, Wright has thrown for 2,520 backyards as well as 24 goals. He is actually likewise hurried for 1,229 lawns and also 10 touchdowns.In past quarterback Ben Bryant's ultimate year of qualification in 2023, Northwestern went 8-5 and defeat Utah in the Sin City Dish. That period safeguarded the full time mentoring job for Braun, who was an interim instructor throughout the 2023 season.Northwestern yields 76% of its own protective development, the absolute most in university soccer. The Wildcats finished No. 35 in total defence as well as No. 121 in complete offense.They will certainly deal with a Miami team that succeeded the MAC in 2023.