.Pete Thamel, ESPNAug 31, 2024, 08:00 AM ETNorthwestern is slated to begin Mike Wright at quarterback Sunday versus Miami (Ohio), sources told ESPN, creating it the third energy conference course where he has actually been a starter.Wright played at Mississippi Condition in 2023 and also Vanderbilt from 2020 to 2022 before reaching Northwestern. He had been participated in a near competition with redshirt student Port Lausch in the course of instruction camp.Wright's experience as well as convenience were actually eye-catching to Northwestern trains. Coach David Braun brought in a brand-new annoying planner this year, Zach Lujan, and also Northwestern will possess a make over on offense. Wright's expertise, versatility as well as potential to manage the ball loomed as factors in the decision.Wright has 14 begin again his occupation and also played in 39 total games. He started 3 video games at Mississippi Condition last year as well as 11 throughout his opportunity at Vanderbilt.In his profession, Wright has thrown for 2,520 lawns as well as 24 touchdowns. He's also hurried for 1,229 gardens and also 10 touchdowns.In past quarterback Ben Bryant's last year of qualification in 2023, Northwestern went 8-5 and beat Utah in the Sin City Bowl. That season protected the permanent mentoring project for Braun, who was an acting train throughout the 2023 season.Northwestern profits 76% of its own defensive production, one of the most in university football. The Wildcats completed No. 35 in complete defense and No. 121 in complete offense.They will certainly encounter a Miami team that succeeded the macintosh in 2023.