QB Mike Wright transferring to Northwestern

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Former Vanderbilt and Mississippi State quarterback Mike Wright is transferring to Northwestern for his final season of eligibility.

Wright told ESPN on Thursday that he chose the Wildcats to play for head coach David Braun and new offensive coordinator Zach Lujan.

"Those two guys were the main factors," said Wright, who made three starts last season at Mississippi State an