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SOUTH BEND — Moments before Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman addressed the media on Wednesday’s early signing day, Alabama backup quarterback Tyler Buchner confirmed reports that he plans to return to Notre Dame as a lacrosse player and graduate in May.
Earlier in the month, Drew Pyne, the other Irish starting quarterback in 2022, told ESPN he would transfer from Arizona State back to Notre Dame so he could complete work toward his bachelor’s degree in American Studies.
Pyne, who played in just two games for the Sun Devils this season due to injuries, told ESPN he intends to transfer back out to continue his football career with three more years of eligibility.
Nov 18, 2023; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Tyler Buchner (8) walks through his pregame warmup before the game with Chattanooga at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports
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Could either Buchner or Pyne serve as football assets in any way in the spring, even if it’s just to help Duke transfer quarterback Riley Leonard or four-star signee CJ Carr with the transition?
“I had no discussions with those guys coming back here,” Freeman said of Buchner and Pyne. “What I do love about it is that there’s two guys coming back to get a Notre Dame degree. That is, to me, what this thing is all about.”
I am excited to return to ND to play lacrosse and graduate in May. 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.
— Tyler Buchner (@tylerbuchner) December 20, 2023
Buchner, a youth lacrosse standout before turning to football in the San Diego area, said on social media he…
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Author : South Bend Tribune
Publish date : 2023-12-21 14:01:10
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