.Pete Thamel, ESPNAug 31, 2024, 08:00 AM ETNorthwestern is slated to begin Mike Wright at quarterback Saturday against Miami (Ohio), resources said to ESPN, creating it the third energy meeting course where he has been actually a starter.Wright played at Mississippi Condition in 2023 and also Vanderbilt from 2020 to 2022 prior to arriving at Northwestern. He had been actually participated in a close competition with redshirt sophomore Port Lausch throughout instruction camp.Wright's adventure as well as flexibility were appealing to Northwestern trainers. Train David Braun introduced a brand-new annoying organizer this year, Zach Lujan, as well as Northwestern is going to possess a make over on offense. Wright's experience, convenience and also potential to run the reception impended as consider the decision.Wright has 14 begin again his career and played in 39 overall activities. He started three video games at Mississippi Condition in 2015 and 11 in the course of his opportunity at Vanderbilt.In his job, Wright has tossed for 2,520 yards as well as 24 touchdowns. He's additionally rushed for 1,229 backyards as well as 10 touchdowns.In past quarterback Ben Bryant's final year of qualifications in 2023, Northwestern went 8-5 as well as beat Utah in the Las Vegas Dish. That time gotten the permanent coaching project for Braun, who was actually an acting coach throughout the 2023 season.Northwestern returns 76% of its defensive production, the most in college football. The Wildcats completed No. 35 in overall defense and also No. 121 in complete offense.They are going to encounter a Miami team that won the macintosh in 2023.