MIKE WRIGHT JR. #0 - QUARTERBACK - EAST CAROLINA PIRATES
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Used in a different role Wright completed 0 of 0 passes for zero yards during Saturday's 45-14 win against Temple. He also had one rush for 15 yards with one touchdown.
Impact Wright didn't attempt a pass Saturday, but still played a pivotal part in the Pirates' win. The Northwestern transfer caught his fourth and fifth passes of the season and rushed for his second score of the year.
NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Katin Houser helps East Carolina score 31 straight to pull away for 45-14 victory over Temple

Katin Houser threw two touchdown passes and East Carolina scored the final 31 points in a 45-14 romp over Temple
NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Houser leads East Carolina to 38-0 win at Coastal Carolina

Katin Houser had 293 passing yards and two touchdowns as East Carolina routed Coastal Carolina, 38-0
SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press
Three completions in win Wright was three of five passing for 13 yards during Saturday's 56-3 victory over Campbell.
Impact Wright attempted his first passes of the season Saturday, getting an opportunity late in the Pirates' blowout win. The Northwestern transfer is now at his fourth school after appearing in only three games last year for the Wildcats.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Transfers to East Carolina Wright is transferring to East Carolina, per Pete Nakos of On3.com.
Impact Wright spent last season at Northwestern where he completed 38 of his 66 pass attempts foe 354 yards and an interception in addition to carrying the ball 18 times for 84 yards and a touchdown across three games played. The 6-foot-4 senior previously spent time at both Vanderbilt and Mississippi State and could be in the mix for the Pirates' starting quarterback spot.
MAY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Plans to enter portal Wright plans to enter the NCAA's transfer portal, Pete Nakos of On3 reports.
Impact Wright may be bound for his fourth team in his collegiate career. Currently enrolled at Northwestern, where the senior quarterback redshirted, he was part of Vanderbilt and Mississippi State.
APRIL 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting quarterback Wright will not be Northwestern's starting quarterback Saturday against Eastern Illinois, Matthew Shelton of Rivals reports.
Impact Jack Lausch will be Northwestern's starting quarterback Saturday. Unfortunately for Wright, the QB change was announced two days after he logged zero touchdowns and one interception when NU recently hosted Duke.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Duke Blue Devils vs. Northwestern Wildcats Highlights | FOX College Football

Duke Blue Devils vs. Northwestern Wildcats Highlights | FOX College Football
SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • FOX SPORTS
Scores rushing TD in NU debut Wright was 18-for-30 passing for 178 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions in Saturday's win over Miami of Ohio. He also had nine carries for 65 yards and a touchdown.
Impact Wright looked a little rusty in his Northwestern debut as he lost two fumbles on a snap from center and was a little off target with some of his passes. However, he didn't throw an interception and his rushing ability added a needed extra dimension to the Wildcats offense. He looks set to remain under center for Northwestern.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Scores rushing TD in NU debut Wright was 18-for-30 passing for 178 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions in Saturday's win over Miami of Ohio. He also had nine carries for 65 yards and a touchdown.
Impact Wright looked a little rusty in his Northwestern debut as he lost two fumbles on a snap from center and was a little off target with some of his passes. However, he didn't throw an interception and his rushing ability added a needed extra dimension to the Wildcats offense. He looks set to remain under center for Northwestern.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Will start against Miami (OH) Wright will be Northwestern's starting quarterback Saturday against Miami (OH), Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.
Impact After enrolling at Northwestern during the summer, Wright was competing against Jack Lausch were competing to be Northwestern's starting quarterback Saturday. Both had to wait until then for a QB1 decision. In the end, NW's football program selected Wright, the more experienced quarterback available between himself and Lausch.
AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
QB decision delayed to Saturday Northwestern will not announce a starting quarterback between for the season opener against Miami of Ohio until game day according to head coach David Braun via InsideNU.com.Wright...
Impact Wright is seen as the favorite after transferring from Mississippi State. The former Vanderbilt transfer threw for 453 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions for the Bulldogs in 2023, adding 324 yards and three scores on the ground as well. However, the starter may not be known until after kickoff.
AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Competition for starting QB role Wright will compete against sophomore Jack Lausch for the starting quarterback job, with Ryan Hilinski also possibly in the mix, head coach David Braun told InsideNU.com.
Impact Wright is seen as the favorite after transferring from Mississippi State. The former Vanderbilt transfer threw for 453 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions for the Bulldogs in 2023, adding 324 yards and three scores on the ground as well.
JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Northwestern adds QB Mike Wright from Transfer Portal Former three-star quarterback Mike Wright has committed to Northwestern. The Atlanta native will bring speed, size and 14 career starts to t...
MAY 10, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM
Northwestern adds QB Mike White from Transfer Portal Former three-star quarterback Mike Wright has committed to Northwestern. The Atlanta native will bring speed, size and 14 career starts to t...
MAY 9, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM
QB Mike Wright transferring to Northwestern Former Vanderbilt and Mississippi State quarterback Mike Wright is transferring to Northwestern for his final season of eligibility.Wright t...
MAY 9, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Heading to Evanston Wright has committed to play for Northwestern for the 2024 season, per On3.com.
Impact Wright will join the Wildcats following a single season with Mississippi State. The former Vanderbilt transfer threw for 453 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions for the Bulldogs in 2023, adding 324 yards and three scores on the ground as well.
MAY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Report: Mississippi State QB Mike Wright to enter transfer portal Another Mississippi State football player is entering the transfer portal
APRIL 22, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM
Getting another start Wright will draw another start Saturday against Kentucky, national college football writer Brett McMurphy reports.
Impact Wright will make his third consecutive start for the Bulldogs with Will Rogers (arm) out again. That said, the senior hasn't put up big numbers in the last two contests, putting up 246 passing yards and a 2:2 TD:INT ratio between them. However, he has added 123 rushing yards in his two starts the last couple of weeks as well.
NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Finds end zone in start Wright completed 16 of 32 passes for 161 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 27-13 loss versus Auburn. He also had 14 rushes for 63 yards.
Impact Wright has thrown for a touchdown as well as rushed for at least 60 yards in each of the last two games for the Bulldogs, both starts made in place of the injured Will Rogers (arm). The Bulldogs have a tough matchup with Kentucky next weekend, so whoever lines up under center may have a difficult task ahead.
OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Another start on tap Wright is slated to start Saturday's game versus Auburn, Justin Frommer of 247Sports reports.
Impact Wright is set for his second consecutive start Saturday with Will Rogers (arm) not in uniform for warmups. Wright posted a mediocre effort last week in his spot start, completing eight of his 12 pass attempts for 85 yards and a 1:1 TD:INT ratio against Arkansas.
OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
State must be more dynamic with Wright to beat Auburn Mississippi State is expected to start for the second straight week. The Bulldogs need to be more explosive on offense to win at Auburn.
OCTOBER 27, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Mediocre in spot start Wright was 8-for-12 passing for 85 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 7-3 win against Arkansas. He also had 11 rushes for 60 yards.
Impact Wright led the Bulldogs to the win, but was rather pedestrian in terms of statistics. The severity of the injury to starting quarterback Will Rogers (arm) is unknown, so Wright could get the nod again at Auburn next weekend.
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Saturday Wright will start at quarterback in Saturday's game versus Arkansas, Chris Low of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Wright will replace Will Rogers (arm) as Mississippi State's starting quarterback. Wright has completed 8-of-11 passes for 61 yards and one touchdown to go along with 138 yards and three touchdowns on the ground.
OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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