.Pete Thamel, ESPNAug 31, 2024, 08:00 AM ETNorthwestern is slated to start Mike Wright at quarterback Saturday against Miami (Ohio), resources informed ESPN, producing it the third electrical power seminar plan where he has actually been actually a starter.Wright played at Mississippi State in 2023 and Vanderbilt from 2020 to 2022 prior to coming to Northwestern. He had been actually taken part in a close competitors with redshirt student Port Lausch in the course of training camp.Wright's expertise as well as flexibility were appealing to Northwestern instructors. Train David Braun generated a new offensive planner this year, Zach Lujan, as well as Northwestern will possess a face-lift on outburst. Wright's expertise, versatility and also capability to run the reception loomed as factors in the decision.Wright has 14 starts over his career as well as played in 39 total activities. He started three activities at Mississippi Condition last year and also 11 during his time at Vanderbilt.In his job, Wright has tossed for 2,520 backyards and also 24 goals. He's also hurried for 1,229 backyards and 10 touchdowns.In past quarterback Ben Bryant's last year of eligibility in 2023, Northwestern went 8-5 and also beat Utah in the Sin City Bowl. That season secured the full time mentoring task for Braun, who was an acting instructor throughout the 2023 season.Northwestern gains 76% of its protective creation, the best in college regulation football. The Wildcats ended up No. 35 in total defense and No. 121 in overall offense.They are going to deal with a Miami staff that gained the MAC in 2023.