.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, producing it the 3rd energy conference plan where he has been actually a starter.Wright played at Mississippi State in 2023 and Vanderbilt from 2020 to 2022 before getting to Northwestern. He had actually been participated in a close competitors with redshirt sophomore Port Lausch throughout training camp.Wright's expertise and also convenience were attractive to Northwestern trainers. Train David Braun introduced a new repulsive coordinator this year, Zach Lujan, and also Northwestern will possess a face-lift on outburst. Wright's experience, versatility and also capacity to manage the ball loomed as consider the decision.Wright possesses 14 starts over his job and played in 39 total video games. He began 3 games at Mississippi Condition in 2014 and 11 in the course of his opportunity at Vanderbilt.In his occupation, Wright has actually thrown for 2,520 lawns and also 24 touchdowns. He's likewise rushed for 1,229 backyards and 10 touchdowns.In past quarterback Ben Bryant's final year of qualifications in 2023, Northwestern went 8-5 and also defeat Utah in the Las Vegas Dish. That period secured the full-time training job for Braun, who was actually an acting train throughout the 2023 season.Northwestern returns 76% of its protective development, the absolute most in university football. The Wildcats completed No. 35 in complete defense and No. 121 in overall offense.They will definitely experience a Miami team that won the MAC in 2023.