The NCAA transfer portal has opened and Alabama football has a player testing the waters.
Tyler Buchner, a former Notre Dame transfer, has entered the portal again. He came to the University of Alabama after spring practice and some thought he would win the starting quarterback job. Buchner got a starting opportunity in week three of the college football season against South Florida. Alabama earned a 17-3 victory, but Buchner struggled in the matchup.
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Ty Simpson had to come off the bench and rally the team to a win. Buchner is going to play lacrosse, according to several reports.
Alabama fans are reacting to Buchner’s decision on social media.
For anyone doubting this is Nick Saban’s best coaching job ever, he literally was forced to start a lacrosse player at QB at one point this season because he had no better options, and still ended up winning the SEC in the end.
That’s some GOAT s**t right there 😂😂 https://t.co/RMlgAV58FQ
— Aaron Torres (@Aaron_Torres) December 4, 2023
Good luck kid
— Smitty (@smitty_31b) December 4, 2023
good
— Rayshot Arena (@SaviourRaymond2) December 4, 2023
Alabama started a lacrosse player at QB vs USF just to shut people up about Milroe.
— Paul (@PaulVarnell93) December 4, 2023
Bro is so bad at quarterback that he had to switch sports
— Chandler Enfinger (@ChandlerEnfing1) December 4, 2023
Considering his football prospects, it may not hurt to change sports.
— Eric Hovland (@EricJHovland) December 4, 2023
That Lacrosse NIL must hit different
— BryanGregory (@brygre26) December 4, 2023
Not unexpected.
— JamesTiberius (@TheBigJamesG) December 4, 2023
Good riddance.
— Gary Watkins (@misterGdog) December 5, 2023
Auburn has found their man
— BamaFan4Life (@BamaFan4Life41) December 4, 2023
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