.Pete Thamel, ESPNAug 31, 2024, 08:00 AM ETNorthwestern is actually slated to begin Mike Wright at quarterback Saturday against Miami (Ohio), sources told ESPN, making it the third energy conference system where he has been actually a starter.Wright played at Mississippi Condition in 2023 and Vanderbilt from 2020 to 2022 prior to coming to Northwestern. He had been actually participated in a close competitors along with redshirt sophomore Jack Lausch throughout instruction camp.Wright's adventure and also flexibility were actually desirable to Northwestern instructors. Train David Braun brought in a brand new offending coordinator this year, Zach Lujan, as well as Northwestern is going to possess a make over on offense. Wright's expertise, convenience and also ability to run the ball neared as factors in the decision.Wright possesses 14 begin again his job as well as played in 39 total activities. He started three video games at Mississippi State in 2015 and 11 during his time at Vanderbilt.In his job, Wright has thrown for 2,520 gardens and also 24 touchdowns. He's additionally rushed for 1,229 yards as well as 10 touchdowns.In former quarterback Ben Bryant's final year of eligibility in 2023, Northwestern went 8-5 and trump Utah in the Sin City Bowl. That time gotten the full time mentoring task for Braun, that was actually an acting train throughout the 2023 season.Northwestern gains 76% of its own protective manufacturing, the best in university regulation football. The Wildcats ended up No. 35 in total defence and No. 121 in total offense.They will deal with a Miami staff that won the macintosh in 2023.