.Pete Thamel, ESPNAug 31, 2024, 08:00 AM ETNorthwestern is slated to begin Mike Wright at quarterback Sunday versus Miami (Ohio), sources told ESPN, producing it the 3rd electrical power meeting program where he has actually been actually a starter.Wright played at Mississippi State in 2023 and Vanderbilt coming from 2020 to 2022 just before getting to Northwestern. He had actually been taken part in a close competition with redshirt student Port Lausch in the course of instruction camp.Wright's expertise as well as adaptability were appealing to Northwestern trainers. Coach David Braun generated a new offending coordinator this year, Zach Lujan, and Northwestern will possess a new look on offense. Wright's experience, versatility and also capability to operate the reception impended as think about the decision.Wright possesses 14 begin again his job and also played in 39 overall games. He started 3 activities at Mississippi State in 2015 and also 11 during his time at Vanderbilt.In his job, Wright has actually tossed for 2,520 lawns and also 24 touchdowns. He's also rushed for 1,229 gardens and also 10 touchdowns.In previous quarterback Ben Bryant's ultimate year of eligibility in 2023, Northwestern went 8-5 as well as trump Utah in the Sin City Bowl. That time safeguarded the full-time coaching job for Braun, that was actually an acting train throughout the 2023 season.Northwestern yields 76% of its own protective production, the best in university soccer. The Wildcats ended up No. 35 in complete defence and also No. 121 in total offense.They will face a Miami group that gained the mac computer in 2023.