.Pete Thamel, ESPNAug 31, 2024, 08:00 AM ETNorthwestern is slated to begin Mike Wright at quarterback Saturday versus Miami (Ohio), sources told ESPN, making it the third energy seminar plan where he has been actually a starter.Wright played at Mississippi Condition in 2023 and Vanderbilt from 2020 to 2022 just before getting to Northwestern. He had actually been participated in a near competition with redshirt sophomore Port Lausch during training camp.Wright's experience as well as adaptability were attractive to Northwestern coaches. Coach David Braun brought in a brand-new offending organizer this year, Zach Lujan, and also Northwestern is going to have a new look on outburst. Wright's expertise, convenience as well as potential to run the reception neared as think about the decision.Wright has 14 begin again his occupation and also played in 39 overall games. He began three video games at Mississippi Condition last year as well as 11 during the course of his opportunity at Vanderbilt.In his occupation, Wright has actually thrown for 2,520 backyards and 24 touchdowns. He is actually likewise hurried for 1,229 yards and 10 touchdowns.In former quarterback Ben Bryant's last year of qualifications in 2023, Northwestern went 8-5 and also trump Utah in the Las Vegas Dish. That period safeguarded the permanent coaching job for Braun, who was an acting coach throughout the 2023 season.Northwestern returns 76% of its own protective creation, one of the most in university football. The Wildcats finished No. 35 in overall defense and No. 121 in overall offense.They will definitely deal with a Miami team that gained the MAC in 2023.