.Pete Thamel, ESPNAug 31, 2024, 08:00 AM ETNorthwestern is slated to begin Mike Wright at quarterback Sunday against Miami (Ohio), sources said to ESPN, creating it the third electrical power meeting system where he has been a starter.Wright dipped into Mississippi Condition in 2023 as well as Vanderbilt from 2020 to 2022 before coming to Northwestern. He had actually been actually participated in a near competitors along with redshirt sophomore Jack Lausch in the course of instruction camp.Wright's expertise and also flexibility were appealing to Northwestern coaches. Train David Braun introduced a new repulsive planner this year, Zach Lujan, as well as Northwestern is going to possess a makeover on offense. Wright's adventure, flexibility and potential to operate the reception impended as consider the decision.Wright has 14 starts over his career as well as played in 39 complete video games. He began three video games at Mississippi State last year and also 11 during his opportunity at Vanderbilt.In his profession, Wright has tossed for 2,520 lawns and 24 touchdowns. He's additionally rushed for 1,229 gardens and 10 touchdowns.In former quarterback Ben Bryant's final year of qualifications in 2023, Northwestern went 8-5 and also defeat Utah in the Las Vegas Dish. That season safeguarded the permanent mentoring work for Braun, who was actually an interim train throughout the 2023 season.Northwestern profits 76% of its own defensive production, the absolute most in university football. The Wildcats completed No. 35 in overall defense as well as No. 121 in total offense.They will experience a Miami crew that gained the MAC in 2023.