Alabama quarterback Tyler Buchner 'enters transfer portal as he eyes a return to Notre Dame to play lacrosse'
- Tyler Buchner was one of the top lacrosse recruits in the US in high school
- The 21-year-old entered the transfer portal as a men's lacrosse player on Monday
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Alabama quarterback Tyler Buchner entered the transfer portal Monday but not necessarily in search of another football program.
The 21-year-old briefly battled Jalen Milroe and Ty Simpson for Crimson Tide's starting spot this year, making one start before Milroe landed the job.
But it appears he may not compete for the position at Alabama or any other school next year after entering the transfer portal Monday.
Buchner entered the portal as a man's lacrosse player in an effort to switch from football to the sport at his next school, according to ESPN.
Buchner was Notre Dame's starting quarterback during 2022, starting three games before a shoulder injury ruled him out for the remainder of the season.
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Alabama backup quarterback Tyler Buchner entered the transfer portal on Monday
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The 21-year-old was one of the top lacrosse recruits in the country during high school
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Buchner started three games for Notre Dame in 2022 before a shoulder injury ruled him out
However, he was one of the top lacrosse recruits in the country during high school and had actually committed to play for Michigan when he was in eighth grade, according to Inside Lacrosse.
Instead, he landed with the Fighting Irish's football program, before transferring to Alabama ahead of this year.
But he is now eyeing a return to South Bend to join the lacrosse team ahead of its title defense in 2024, Inside Lacrosse adds.
He went 46-of-83 for 651 yards with three touchdowns and five interceptions in three games as a starter for Notre Dame last year.
Buchner is said to be keen to explore his lacrosse options once again in the spring.
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Buchner briefly battled rfor Crimson Tide's starting spot before Jalen Milroe clinched it
However, he is believed to have not ruled out a return to football completely but lacrosse is said to be his priority for the immediate future.
Buchner went five-of-14 for 34 yards in his sole start for Alabama during their win over South Florida in September.
But Milroe eventually won over Nick Saban and led the Crimson Tide to victory over Georgia in the SEC championship game and, controversially, into a College Football Playoff spot.
Alabama and Milroe will take on top-seeded Michigan in the Rose Bowl after sneaking into the final playoff spot ahead of undefeated Florida State.