Alabama QB Tyler Buchner announces decision about future

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Alabama QB Tyler Buchner announces decision about his future

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 12/21/23

Tyler Buchner is headed back to South Bend, though not immediately.

Buchner shared a post on X Wednesday that detailed his future plans. The current Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback said that he will be transferring back to Notre Dame, where he will play lacrosse in the spring and graduate in May. He will remain with the Crimson Tide football team through the College Football Playoff.

“I am excited to return to ND to play lacrosse and graduate in May,” Buchner wrote on X. “Prior to that, I’ll be continuing my initial commitment to Alabama Football through the playoff and finishing what I started. I can’t thank everyone enough for their continued support.”

I am excited to return to ND to play lacrosse and graduate in May. Prior to that, I’ll be continuing my initial commitment to Alabama Football through the playoff and finishing what I started. I can’t thank everyone enough for their continued support.

— Tyler Buchner (@tylerbuchner) December 20, 2023

Word came out on Dec. 4 that Buchner had entered the transfer portal, but with the intention of switching sports. Buchner, who is from San Diego, Calif., was a top lacrosse prospect before switching his focus to football in high school. He initially attended Notre Dame and played quarterback for the Irish before following Tommy Rees to Tuscaloosa after Rees was hired by the Tide to serve as offensive coordinator.

Buchner has seen limited playing time this season while competing with Ty Simpson to serve as Jalen Milroe’s backup.

For his football career, Buchner has passed for 1,010 yards, six touchdowns and eight interceptions. He has also rushed for 479 yards and eight touchdowns.

The Tide face Michigan at the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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