.Pete Thamel, ESPNAug 31, 2024, 08:00 AM ETNorthwestern is slated to begin Mike Wright at quarterback Sunday versus Miami (Ohio), resources informed ESPN, creating it the 3rd energy meeting system where he has actually been actually a starter.Wright played at Mississippi State in 2023 and Vanderbilt coming from 2020 to 2022 prior to reaching Northwestern. He had been taken part in a near competitors with redshirt student Jack Lausch during training camp.Wright's knowledge and also convenience were eye-catching to Northwestern coaches. Coach David Braun introduced a new offensive coordinator this year, Zach Lujan, and Northwestern will certainly have a makeover on offense. Wright's knowledge, versatility and also potential to operate the reception impended as consider the decision.Wright has 14 starts over his career as well as played in 39 overall games. He began three games at Mississippi Condition in 2014 as well as 11 throughout his time at Vanderbilt.In his job, Wright has actually thrown for 2,520 lawns and 24 goals. He is actually additionally hurried for 1,229 gardens and 10 touchdowns.In previous quarterback Ben Bryant's last year of eligibility in 2023, Northwestern went 8-5 and also beat Utah in the Las Vegas Dish. That time secured the permanent coaching project for Braun, who was actually an acting train throughout the 2023 season.Northwestern profits 76% of its own defensive creation, the best in college football. The Wildcats finished No. 35 in complete defense and also No. 121 in total offense.They will definitely encounter a Miami team that won the mac computer in 2023.