Notre Dame fans were stunned to learn backup quarterback [autotag]Tyler Buchner[/autotag] has decided to test the transfer portal. While Buchner left the possibility of returning to the Irish open, it’s worth questioning how realistic that is.
Once the announcement was made, Buchner immediately was connected to Alabama, in part due to Tommy Rees being the new offensive coordinator there. Sure enough, John Brice of FootballScoop.com confirmed Buchner will visit the Tide:
Sources tell me @NDFootball QB Tyler Buchner is expected to visit @AlabamaFTBL as soon as tonight after entering the NCAA Transfer Portal today
— John Brice (@JohnDBrice1) April 25, 2023
Taking away the fact Buchner might end up in Tuscaloosa, people still had their opinions about his possible departure. The natural thing to do was to take to Twitter and express those opinions. They ranged from logical to speculative to emotional, but many folks had something to say. Whatever you feel about this news, chances are your thoughts accurately are portrayed by at least one of the below tweets from people with varying connections to Notre Dame: