.Pete Thamel, ESPNAug 31, 2024, 08:00 AM ETNorthwestern is slated to begin Mike Wright at quarterback Sunday against Miami (Ohio), sources informed ESPN, producing it the 3rd energy conference course where he has actually been actually a starter.Wright dipped into Mississippi State in 2023 and Vanderbilt coming from 2020 to 2022 just before getting to Northwestern. He had been actually taken part in a close competition along with redshirt student Port Lausch throughout training camp.Wright's knowledge as well as flexibility were eye-catching to Northwestern coaches. Train David Braun produced a brand-new objectionable planner this year, Zach Lujan, and Northwestern will possess a makeover on offense. Wright's adventure, versatility as well as ability to manage the reception neared as consider the decision.Wright has 14 starts over his career and also played in 39 overall video games. He started three games at Mississippi State in 2015 as well as 11 in the course of his time at Vanderbilt.In his occupation, Wright has thrown for 2,520 yards and also 24 goals. He is actually additionally rushed for 1,229 gardens as well as 10 touchdowns.In previous quarterback Ben Bryant's last year of eligibility in 2023, Northwestern went 8-5 and also trump Utah in the Sin City Dish. That period gotten the full time mentoring project for Braun, who was an acting coach throughout the 2023 season.Northwestern returns 76% of its own defensive production, the best in college soccer. The Wildcats completed No. 35 in complete defense as well as No. 121 in overall offense.They will definitely deal with a Miami team that succeeded the MAC in 2023.