Alabama turning to Tyler Buchner at QB? Growing buzz Notre Dame transfer may replace Jalen Milroe vs. USF

There is rising buzz across the Alabama soccer program that Tyler Buchner may replace Jalen Milroe as beginning quarterback for the Crimson Tide’s Week 3 recreation towards South Florida, reports Bama247 in an exclusive VIP post. The Notre Dame transfer could be taking on after Milroe began the primary two video games of the season.

Alabama’s loss to Texas in Week 2 will be the catalyst for the trade. While trainer Nick Saban has but to announce or point out a transformation in starter, he for sure didn’t give Milroe a vote of self assurance this week, even pronouncing after Saturday’s loss that he regarded as taking part in some other QB in that recreation.

“We evaluate every position every week. If guys want security in their position, they need to play well,” Saban stated Wednesday when requested whether or not he would make a transformation at QB. “Everybody on our team knows that. I think everybody has responded in a positive way to try to get better and to improve. We’ll constantly evaluate that position as we do every other position.”

Milroe handed for 255 yards and two touchdowns, however he best finished 51.9% of his throws and tossed two interceptions, together with one at Alabama’s 5-yard line close to the beginning of the fourth quarter. The Longhorns scored a landing on their resulting offensive play to open a two-score lead. 

Buchner entered the transfer portal in April after two years at Notre Dame and dedicated to Alabama on April 27, 5 days after the Crimson Tide’s spring recreation. He competed with Milroe and redshirt freshman Ty Simpson for the beginning process all over fall camp, with Milroe to begin with profitable out. 

Buchner noticed taking part in time in Alabama’s season opener towards Middle Tennessee. He finished 3 of his 5 go makes an attempt for 27 yards whilst speeding for a landing within the 56-7 win.

Buchner is aware of the offense neatly

Though that is Buchner’s first 12 months at Alabama, he will have to be in detail acquainted with the offense if he in the end is known as starter. He performed below first-year offensive coordinator Tommy Rees at Notre Dame. In truth, Rees used to be Buchner’s number one recruiter when Buchner used to be the No. 11 quarterback prospect within the elegance of 2021. He signed with the Fighting Irish over a number of different primary methods, together with Alabama. 

Buchner spent his freshman season because the backup to Jack Coan, despite the fact that he did see motion in 10 video games. Buchner gained Notre Dame’s beginning process forward of the 2022 season and performed within the first two video games earlier than a shoulder damage knocked him out for the remainder of the 12 months. With Rees calling the performs, Buchner finished 55.4% of his passes for 651 yards and 3 touchdowns with 5 interceptions. He additionally rushed for 123 yards and an extra 4 touchdowns.