Jalen Milroe
FILE - Notre Dame quarterback Tyler Buchner (12) reacts after receiving the game's MVP trophy after the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game against South Carolina, Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. Notre Dame transfer Tyler Buchner has committed to Alabama, where he will be reunited with former Fighting Irish offensive coordinator Tommy Rees. Buchner announced his decision in a Twitter post Thursday, April 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough, File)
Notre Dame transfer QB Buchner commits to Alabama and Rees

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 27, 2023 01:37 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson (15) runs the ball during the first half of Alabama's A-Day NCAA college football scrimmage, Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama's Milroe, Simpson vying to replace Bryce Young

By John Zenor Apr. 22, 2023 06:55 PM EDT

Alabama NCAA college football head coach Nick Saban introduces Alabama juniors declaring for the NFL draft, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama's Young, Anderson, Gibbs, Branch declare for draft

By John Zenor Jan. 02, 2023 11:25 AM EST

Alabama head coach Nick Saban talks with an official during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Title hopes gone, No. 8 Alabama hosts FCS Austin Peay

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 12:10 PM EST

Alabama head coach Nick Saban talks with an official during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
No. 8 Alabama hosts Austin Peay without typical stakes

By John Zenor Nov. 17, 2022 06:10 AM EST

Alabama coach Nick Saban stands near the sideline during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Texas A&M, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 3 Alabama braces for big road test at No. 6 Tennessee

By Al Lesar Oct. 13, 2022 06:10 AM EDT

FILE - Auburn head coach Bryan Harsin is shown during the Tigers' loss to LSU in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. Harsin was selected hottest seat in the Associated Press SEC Midseason Awards, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Heupel, Anderson, Hooker headline AP's SEC midseason awards

By John Zenor Oct. 12, 2022 02:48 PM EDT

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) passes in the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Young vs. Hooker a scintillating QB matchup if it happens

By John Zenor Oct. 10, 2022 04:33 PM EDT

Texas A&M wide receiver Evan Stewart (1) can't catch a pass between Alabama defensive backs DeMarcco Hellams (2) and Terrion Arnold (3) at the end of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Jalen Milroe, No. 1 Alabama escape Texas A&M, 24-20

By John Zenor Oct. 08, 2022 11:46 PM EDT

Wisconsin defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard talks with game officials during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Interims go 4-0; Alabama misses Bryce

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 08, 2022 10:16 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young warms up before an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama's Bryce Young doesn't start against Texas A&M

Oct. 08, 2022 08:19 PM EDT

Texas A&M quarterback Max Johnson (14) is tackled by Mississippi State defensive end De'Monte Russell (9) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. Mississippi State won 42-24. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
No. 1 Alabama, Texas A&M set to meet again in grudge match

By John Zenor Oct. 06, 2022 11:57 AM EDT

Texas A&M quarterback Max Johnson (14) is tackled by Mississippi State defensive end De'Monte Russell (9) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. Mississippi State won 42-24. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Texas A&M, No. 1 Alabama meet with QBs nursing injuries

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2022 08:51 AM EDT

Texas A&M quarterback Max Johnson (14) is tackled by Mississippi State defensive end De'Monte Russell (9) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. Mississippi State won 42-24. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
SEC West defenses making presence felt on field, in rankings

By Gary B. Graves Oct. 05, 2022 03:31 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) heads to the locker room after playing Arkansas during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Saban: Bryce Young day-to-day with shoulder sprain

By John Zenor Oct. 03, 2022 01:39 PM EDT

Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz (5) reacts after an incomplete pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Bleak outlooks for Oklahoma, Wisconsin

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 01, 2022 09:35 PM EDT

Alabama receiver JoJo Earle (10) gets past Arkansas defensive back Jayden Johnson (8) to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
No. 2 Alabama loses QB Bryce Young, beats No. 20 Arkansas

By Eric W. Bolin Oct. 01, 2022 07:45 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) heads to the locker room after playing Arkansas in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Alabama QB Bryce Young exits with AC joint shoulder injury

By Eric W. Bolin Oct. 01, 2022 05:21 PM EDT

Alabama head coach Nick Saban waves to fans on his arrival before an NCAA college football game against Mississippi, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Ole Miss at Alabama 10/2/2021

Oct. 02, 2021 02:29 PM EDT

Alabama head coach Nick Saban, right, exits the field after walking it before an NCAA college football game against Mercer, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Mercer at Alabama 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 02:45 PM EDT