Alabama backup quarterback Tyler Buchner is returning to Notre Dame as a lacrosse player.
Buchner announced Wednesday on social media that he plans to return to South Bend, Indiana, after one season at Alabama and finish his degree. He plans to stay with the Crimson Tide through the College Football Playoff. Alabama faces Michigan on Jan. 1 in the Rose Bowl.
“I am excited to return to ND to play lacrosse and graduate in May,” Buchner posted on the X platform, formerly known as Twitter. “Prior to that, I’ll be continuing my initial commitment to Alabama Football through the playoff and finishing what I started. I can’t thank everyone enough for their continued support.”