Alabama head coach Nick Saban will have an experienced starting quarterback for next season.
Jalen Milroe broke the ice Thursday on The Next Round Show, announcing to the college football world he will return to the University of Alabama for the 2024 campaign. Milroe, a native Texan, will be a redshirt junior next fall. He achieved a lot this year, including a Southeastern Conference Championship and becoming a permanent team captain. Milroe totaled 35 touchdowns, finishing sixth in the Heisman Memorial Trophy voting. He has Alabama back in the College Football Playoff.
RELATED: Alabama QB Jalen Milroe unveils his football future for 2024
Fans of the Crimson Tide reacted on social media to the exciting news.
They are happy to see their quarterback announcing his plans for next season.
Heisman Szn Loading…. https://t.co/PTOshreoLa
— BLIC🏀💰 (@Iam_TFra) December 14, 2023
2024 Heisman winner https://t.co/0NweTgZnlT
— BIG CEO (@Slllick_) December 14, 2023
@HeismanTrophy https://t.co/xJWxB7MF9h pic.twitter.com/q9us6c2XN9
— Sleepy Weazel 81 (Jim) 👮♂️🚔🐘🇺🇲 (@heyjimbousaf) December 14, 2023
He will be a dark horse Heisman candidate 💯🏆 https://t.co/Cz6BDOGhKK
— Kam (@Superkam_6) December 14, 2023
we already knew this but ROLL TIDE https://t.co/viQS3yxP8k
— Kinsey Blake Haynes: MAT, BAC (@kinseylimpfy) December 14, 2023
Lessss RIDE?!?!! https://t.co/bgI7G9sdR8
— Ryan Nutt (@RyanNutt_66) December 14, 2023
We all knew this was happening https://t.co/FwOz5fdmo3
— Adrian dev 🥋 (@whoisadriandev) December 14, 2023
Milroe will lead Alabama against Michigan in the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day.
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