One-time starting QB Tyler Buchner rejoining Notre Dame team as walk-on receiver

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Former Alabama and Notre Dame quarterback Tyler Buchner is returning to the Fighting Irish team as a walk-on wide receiver. Buchner, who announced his decision Friday in an open letter to Notre Dame fans, was a starter for the Fighting Irish to begin the 2022 season before missing 10 games with an injury. He returned to lead the team to a Gator Bowl victory against South Carolina. Buchner followed offensive coordinator Tommy Rees to Alabama and wound up starting the third