The inevitable became official Monday as top-ranked Alabama named Bryce Young its starting quarterback for Saturday's game against No. 14 Miami.
Young, a sophomore and former five-star prospect, spent last season as the back-up to Mac Jones, who was selected by the New England Patriots in the first round of this year's NFL draft.
As a freshman, Young appeared in nine games, including the national championship win over Ohio State. All told, he completed 13-of-22 passes for 156 yards and a touchdown last season.
During the course of the offseason it became clear that Young would be tabbed as Jones' successor.