.Pete Thamel, ESPNAug 31, 2024, 08:00 AM ETNorthwestern is slated to start Mike Wright at quarterback Sunday versus Miami (Ohio), sources told ESPN, producing it the third electrical power meeting program where he has been actually a starter.Wright dipped into Mississippi State in 2023 and also Vanderbilt from 2020 to 2022 prior to getting to Northwestern. He had been actually participated in a close competitors with redshirt sophomore Port Lausch throughout instruction camp.Wright's experience as well as flexibility were actually appealing to Northwestern instructors. Coach David Braun produced a brand new objectionable planner this year, Zach Lujan, as well as Northwestern will have a face-lift on offense. Wright's experience, convenience and capacity to manage the reception impended as consider the decision.Wright has 14 begin again his career as well as played in 39 total games. He started three games at Mississippi State last year and also 11 throughout his time at Vanderbilt.In his profession, Wright has actually tossed for 2,520 gardens and 24 touchdowns. He is actually likewise rushed for 1,229 yards and 10 touchdowns.In past quarterback Ben Bryant's ultimate year of eligibility in 2023, Northwestern went 8-5 as well as defeat Utah in the Sin City Bowl. That time safeguarded the full-time training task for Braun, that was an acting train throughout the 2023 season.Northwestern profits 76% of its protective creation, the absolute most in university regulation football. The Wildcats finished No. 35 in total defense and also No. 121 in overall offense.They will encounter a Miami staff that succeeded the mac computer in 2023.