.Pete Thamel, ESPNAug 31, 2024, 08:00 AM ETNorthwestern is slated to begin Mike Wright at quarterback Saturday versus Miami (Ohio), resources told ESPN, making it the 3rd power meeting plan where he has actually been actually a starter.Wright played at Mississippi Condition in 2023 and also Vanderbilt coming from 2020 to 2022 prior to getting to Northwestern. He had actually been taken part in a close competition with redshirt student Jack Lausch throughout training camp.Wright's knowledge as well as adaptability were actually desirable to Northwestern instructors. Coach David Braun brought in a brand-new offending organizer this year, Zach Lujan, and also Northwestern will definitely possess a new look on offense. Wright's knowledge, flexibility and also potential to operate the reception loomed as think about the decision.Wright has 14 begin again his job and also played in 39 total video games. He began three video games at Mississippi State last year and 11 during his opportunity at Vanderbilt.In his occupation, Wright has thrown for 2,520 lawns and also 24 goals. He's likewise rushed for 1,229 gardens and also 10 touchdowns.In previous quarterback Ben Bryant's final year of eligibility in 2023, Northwestern went 8-5 and defeat Utah in the Las Vegas Dish. That time safeguarded the full-time coaching task for Braun, who was actually an acting coach throughout the 2023 season.Northwestern profits 76% of its defensive manufacturing, the best in university soccer. The Wildcats completed No. 35 in total defense and No. 121 in overall offense.They will deal with a Miami group that succeeded the mac computer in 2023.