.Pete Thamel, ESPNAug 31, 2024, 08:00 AM ETNorthwestern is slated to begin Mike Wright at quarterback Sunday versus Miami (Ohio), sources said to ESPN, making it the third power conference plan where he has actually been actually a starter.Wright played at Mississippi State in 2023 and Vanderbilt coming from 2020 to 2022 before reaching Northwestern. He had actually been actually taken part in a near competition along with redshirt sophomore Port Lausch throughout instruction camp.Wright's expertise as well as flexibility were actually attractive to Northwestern instructors. Coach David Braun produced a brand-new outrageous organizer this year, Zach Lujan, as well as Northwestern is going to have a face-lift on outburst. Wright's adventure, versatility and also capacity to operate the reception neared as factors in the decision.Wright has 14 begin again his job as well as played in 39 overall video games. He began 3 games at Mississippi State in 2015 and 11 during his time at Vanderbilt.In his career, Wright has thrown for 2,520 yards and 24 goals. He's additionally hurried for 1,229 lawns as well as 10 touchdowns.In former quarterback Ben Bryant's last year of eligibility in 2023, Northwestern went 8-5 as well as defeat Utah in the Las Vegas Bowl. That period gotten the full-time training work for Braun, who was an acting instructor throughout the 2023 season.Northwestern profits 76% of its own defensive creation, one of the most in college football. The Wildcats ended up No. 35 in total defense and No. 121 in complete offense.They will definitely deal with a Miami team that succeeded the MAC in 2023.