.Pete Thamel, ESPNAug 31, 2024, 08:00 AM ETNorthwestern is slated to start Mike Wright at quarterback Saturday versus Miami (Ohio), resources told ESPN, producing it the third electrical power seminar system where he has been actually a starter.Wright dipped into Mississippi State in 2023 and Vanderbilt from 2020 to 2022 before reaching Northwestern. He had actually been engaged in a close competitors with redshirt sophomore Jack Lausch in the course of training camp.Wright's expertise as well as convenience were actually appealing to Northwestern trains. Coach David Braun brought in a brand new repulsive organizer this year, Zach Lujan, as well as Northwestern will certainly possess a new look on offense. Wright's knowledge, versatility and also capacity to run the reception neared as factors in the decision.Wright has 14 begin again his job and also played in 39 total video games. He started three games at Mississippi State in 2013 and also 11 throughout his opportunity at Vanderbilt.In his job, Wright has actually tossed for 2,520 backyards and 24 touchdowns. He's additionally hurried for 1,229 yards 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 period safeguarded the permanent coaching work for Braun, who was actually an interim trainer throughout the 2023 season.Northwestern yields 76% of its protective creation, the most in college regulation football. The Wildcats ended up No. 35 in complete defence and No. 121 in total offense.They will deal with a Miami group that succeeded the macintosh in 2023.