.Pete Thamel, ESPNAug 31, 2024, 08:00 AM ETNorthwestern is slated to start Mike Wright at quarterback Sunday against Miami (Ohio), sources said to ESPN, creating it the 3rd power meeting program where he has been actually a starter.Wright played at Mississippi State in 2023 and also Vanderbilt from 2020 to 2022 before getting to Northwestern. He had actually been actually engaged in a close competition along with redshirt student Jack Lausch throughout instruction camp.Wright's adventure and also flexibility were attractive to Northwestern instructors. Coach David Braun produced a new offensive planner this year, Zach Lujan, and also Northwestern will definitely possess a makeover on outburst. Wright's experience, convenience and also potential to manage the reception neared as think about the decision.Wright possesses 14 begin again his job and also played in 39 total games. He started three video games at Mississippi Condition last year as well as 11 throughout his opportunity at Vanderbilt.In his profession, Wright has tossed for 2,520 backyards and 24 touchdowns. He is actually additionally hurried for 1,229 lawns as well as 10 touchdowns.In former quarterback Ben Bryant's last year of qualification in 2023, Northwestern went 8-5 as well as beat Utah in the Las Vegas Dish. That time secured the full-time coaching task for Braun, who was actually an acting instructor throughout the 2023 season.Northwestern gains 76% of its own protective production, the absolute most in college football. The Wildcats finished No. 35 in total defense and No. 121 in total offense.They will certainly experience a Miami staff that gained the MAC in 2023.