.Pete Thamel, ESPNAug 31, 2024, 08:00 AM ETNorthwestern is actually slated to start Mike Wright at quarterback Sunday against Miami (Ohio), sources said to ESPN, creating it the 3rd energy meeting plan where he has actually been a starter.Wright dipped into Mississippi Condition in 2023 and Vanderbilt from 2020 to 2022 before coming to Northwestern. He had been participated in a near competition along with redshirt sophomore Jack Lausch in the course of instruction camp.Wright's knowledge and adaptability were attractive to Northwestern coaches. Train David Braun introduced a brand new offensive coordinator this year, Zach Lujan, and Northwestern is going to possess a make over on outburst. Wright's knowledge, versatility and also capability to manage the reception neared as factors in the decision.Wright possesses 14 begin again his job as well as played in 39 total video games. He started three activities at Mississippi Condition in 2015 as well as 11 during the course of his opportunity at Vanderbilt.In his job, Wright has tossed for 2,520 lawns and 24 touchdowns. He's additionally hurried for 1,229 lawns and also 10 touchdowns.In former quarterback Ben Bryant's ultimate year of eligibility in 2023, Northwestern went 8-5 and also trump Utah in the Sin City Dish. That season secured the full time coaching job for Braun, that was an acting trainer throughout the 2023 season.Northwestern profits 76% of its protective production, the absolute most in college football. The Wildcats finished No. 35 in total defence and No. 121 in total offense.They will experience a Miami staff that won the MAC in 2023.