Tyler Buchner Returns to Notre Dame Football Team

Former Alabama QB to Continue College Career in South Bend

Buchners College Career Comes Full Circle with Return to Fighting Irish

Tyler Buchner's unusual college athletics career will continue for another season. On Friday, the former Alabama football quarterback announced he would return to Notre Dame, where he began his collegiate journey.

Buchners Notre Dame career was derailed by injuries, and he eventually transferred to Alabama in search of playing time. However, he found limited success with the Crimson Tide and decided to return to South Bend.

Buchners return to Notre Dame is a full-circle moment for the quarterback. He was a highly touted recruit for the Fighting Irish in 2021 and was expected to be the team's starting quarterback in 2022. However, a sprained foot suffered in the season opener ended his year, and he was eventually replaced by Drew Pyne.

Buchners return to Notre Dame gives the Fighting Irish a much-needed boost at the quarterback position. Pyne is expected to enter the NFL Draft, and Buchner is the most experienced quarterback on the roster. He will be tasked with leading Notre Dame's offense in 2023 and helping the team return to contention in the College Football Playoff.