.Pete Thamel, ESPNAug 31, 2024, 08:00 AM ETNorthwestern is slated to start Mike Wright at quarterback Saturday versus Miami (Ohio), resources told ESPN, making it the 3rd energy seminar program where he has actually been a starter.Wright played at Mississippi State in 2023 and also Vanderbilt coming from 2020 to 2022 just before reaching Northwestern. He had been actually participated in a close competitors with redshirt student Port Lausch during training camp.Wright's expertise as well as versatility were actually eye-catching to Northwestern trains. Train David Braun brought in a brand new repulsive planner this year, Zach Lujan, as well as Northwestern will certainly have a make over on offense. Wright's knowledge, flexibility and also potential to operate the reception neared as think about the decision.Wright possesses 14 starts over his profession and also played in 39 total activities. He began three activities at Mississippi Condition in 2014 and also 11 in the course of his opportunity at Vanderbilt.In his career, Wright has actually thrown for 2,520 lawns as well as 24 touchdowns. He's likewise rushed for 1,229 gardens as well as 10 touchdowns.In former quarterback Ben Bryant's last year of eligibility in 2023, Northwestern went 8-5 and also trump Utah in the Las Vegas Dish. That period secured the full time coaching task for Braun, who was actually an interim train throughout the 2023 season.Northwestern profits 76% of its protective manufacturing, the most in college soccer. The Wildcats finished No. 35 in overall defense and also No. 121 in overall offense.They will deal with a Miami team that succeeded the MAC in 2023.