.Pete Thamel, ESPNAug 31, 2024, 08:00 AM ETNorthwestern is actually slated to start Mike Wright at quarterback Sunday against Miami (Ohio), sources informed ESPN, making it the 3rd power meeting program where he has been actually a starter.Wright dipped into Mississippi Condition in 2023 and Vanderbilt coming from 2020 to 2022 prior to coming to Northwestern. He had actually been actually engaged in a close competition with redshirt sophomore Port Lausch during instruction camp.Wright's adventure and also versatility were actually eye-catching to Northwestern trains. Coach David Braun introduced a brand-new offending planner this year, Zach Lujan, and also Northwestern is going to possess a makeover on outburst. Wright's expertise, versatility and capability to operate the ball neared as think about the decision.Wright has 14 begin again his profession as well as played in 39 total activities. He began three video games at Mississippi Condition last year as well as 11 in the course of his opportunity at Vanderbilt.In his job, Wright has actually thrown for 2,520 yards and 24 goals. He's additionally hurried for 1,229 yards as well as 10 touchdowns.In previous quarterback Ben Bryant's ultimate year of qualification in 2023, Northwestern went 8-5 as well as defeat Utah in the Sin City Bowl. That time gotten the full-time training job for Braun, who was an interim coach throughout the 2023 season.Northwestern gains 76% of its own protective production, the absolute most in university football. The Wildcats finished No. 35 in total defence and also No. 121 in overall offense.They are going to deal with a Miami group that gained the mac computer in 2023.