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ESPN: Jalen Milroe Named Alabama QB1 over Tyler Buchner, More to Replace Bryce Young

Even though Nick Saban has declined to officially announce a starting quarterback ahead of time, it appears as if Jalen Milroe will be the choice to fill the void left by Bryce Young.

Per ESPN's Chris Low, the redshirt sophomore is expected to start Saturday's season opener against Middle Tennessee State after getting most of the first-team reps in preseason practices ahead of Tyler Buchner, Ty Simpson and Dylan Lonergan.

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.

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