Tyler Buchner will be sticking around with Alabama football for a little while longer before heading to back to Notre Dame to play lacrosse.

Buchner revealed on social media that he’ll be with the team for its College Football Playoff run, then he’ll return to South Bend and graduate next spring. The Fighting Irish are the defending national champions in men’s lacrosse.

“I am excited to return to ND to play lacrosse and graduate in May,” said Buchner. “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.”

The former Notre Dame quarterback followed offensive coordinator Tommy Rees from South Bend to Tuscaloosa. Buchner couldn’t find much playing time in the QB rotation and played in 2 games for Alabama this season.

Alabama looks ahead to the Rose Bowl with Michigan next. The path to the Playoff wasn’t easy for the Crimson Tide, but they won out after the loss to Texas and punched their ticket.

The Rose Bowl welcomes the Wolverines and Crimson Tide to its confines on New Year’s Day.