.Pete Thamel, ESPNAug 31, 2024, 08:00 AM ETNorthwestern is slated to start Mike Wright at quarterback Saturday against Miami (Ohio), resources told ESPN, making it the 3rd energy conference plan where he has actually been a starter.Wright played at Mississippi State in 2023 and also Vanderbilt from 2020 to 2022 before getting to Northwestern. He had been participated in a close competitors with redshirt student Jack Lausch throughout training camp.Wright's adventure and also versatility were actually desirable to Northwestern trains. Train David Braun introduced a brand-new repulsive planner this year, Zach Lujan, and also Northwestern will definitely possess a makeover on outburst. Wright's expertise, adaptability as well as ability to operate the reception impended as think about the decision.Wright possesses 14 starts over his occupation and also played in 39 total video games. He began 3 activities at Mississippi State in 2015 and also 11 throughout his opportunity at Vanderbilt.In his career, Wright has actually thrown for 2,520 backyards and also 24 touchdowns. He is actually likewise hurried for 1,229 yards and 10 touchdowns.In past quarterback Ben Bryant's ultimate year of qualifications in 2023, Northwestern went 8-5 and trump Utah in the Sin City Dish. That time secured the permanent training project for Braun, that was an acting train throughout the 2023 season.Northwestern profits 76% of its own defensive production, one of the most in university soccer. The Wildcats finished No. 35 in overall defence as well as No. 121 in complete offense.They are going to encounter a Miami crew that gained the MAC in 2023.