- ABC News
- August 30, 2021
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 backup 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. Alabama coach Nick Saban often praised Young and placed him with the first-team offense in the spring game. "Bryce has done a nice job," Saban said Monday. "He's confident and accurate with the ball." Young even spoke to the media during fall camp, which is unusual because Saban typically doesn't allow quarterbacks to speak publicly until after...