Jalen Milroe will start at quarterback for Alabama in Saturday's season opener against Middle Tennessee, sources told ESPN on Friday.
Milroe, a redshirt sophomore, had been competing for the job this preseason along with Notre Dame transfer Tyler Buchner, redshirt freshmen Ty Simpson and true freshman Dylan Lonergan.
Milroe started for the injured Bryce Young in a victory against Texas A&M last season, finishing 12-of-19 for 111 yards and three touchdowns. He also rushed for 81 yards but committed three turnovers.