The Alabama Crimson Tide are reportedly making a chance at quarterback.
Tyler Buchner, the sophomore transfer from Notre Dame, will get the start in Week 3 against South Florida, according to 247Sports’ John Talty.
Jalen Milroe, who started the first two games for the Tide, has thrown for 449 yards and five touchdowns through two games, and he sits third in the SEC with a QBR of 76.6 through two games. However, he also threw a pair of interceptions during Alabama’s Week 2 loss to No. 6 Texas, the Tide’s first non-conference home loss in 16 years.
Buchner saw some relief action in the season opener against Middle Tennesee, completing 3-of-5 passes for 27 yards and rushing for a nine-yard touchdown. He also played under Alabama offensive coordinator Tommy Rees the last two seasons when both were with the Fighting Irish. Buchner went 67-118 (56.8%) for 949 yards, 6 TDs, and 8 INTs at Notre Dame, and he added 459 yards and 7 TDs on the ground.
Alabama plays USF on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET.
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