.Pete Thamel, ESPNAug 31, 2024, 08:00 AM ETNorthwestern is slated to start Mike Wright at quarterback Saturday against Miami (Ohio), sources said to ESPN, producing it the third power seminar plan where he has been actually a starter.Wright played at Mississippi Condition in 2023 and also Vanderbilt coming from 2020 to 2022 prior to coming to Northwestern. He had been taken part in a near competition along with redshirt student Port Lausch during the course of instruction camp.Wright's adventure and adaptability were eye-catching to Northwestern coaches. Train David Braun generated a brand new offensive organizer this year, Zach Lujan, as well as Northwestern is going to have a makeover on outburst. Wright's expertise, versatility as well as capacity to manage the ball loomed as factors in the decision.Wright has 14 starts over his career as well as played in 39 complete games. He started three video games at Mississippi Condition last year and 11 during his time at Vanderbilt.In his job, Wright has actually tossed for 2,520 yards as well as 24 goals. He is actually additionally hurried for 1,229 backyards and also 10 touchdowns.In previous quarterback Ben Bryant's final year of eligibility in 2023, Northwestern went 8-5 and also trump Utah in the Sin City Bowl. That period gotten the permanent coaching work for Braun, that was an interim trainer throughout the 2023 season.Northwestern gains 76% of its protective creation, the most in college regulation football. The Wildcats finished No. 35 in total defence and No. 121 in complete offense.They are going to face a Miami team that won the MAC in 2023.