Sources: Alabama to hire Notre Dame OC Rees

4:22 PM ET Pete ThamelESPN Notre Dame offending planner Tommy Rees has accepted the task to become Alabama’s

offending coordinator, sources informed ESPN.The former star quarterback for the Irish took the task formally on Friday, sources informed ESPN,

and he has informed Notre Dame authorities of his decision. Eventually for Rees, the opportunity to work for Nick Saban showed to be a choosing factor.Rees, 30, is among the brilliant young minds increasing in the sport. He’s spent the previous three years as the offensive planner after

joining the program as quarterbacks coach for the 2017 season.Editor’s Picks

1 Related Rees will change Expense O’Brien, who left for the New England Patriots, and will be the 6th different offensive organizer to go to Alabama in the previous 8 years.Rees went 31-8 as

a playcaller at Notre Dame, including a trip to the College Football Playoff in 2020 and a Carnival Bowl look after the 2021 season. Rees was well considered sufficient by previous Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly that Kelly made a profitable offer for Rees to join him at LSU, however he remained and worked for Marcus Freeman throughout his very first year in South Bend.In 2021, Notre Dame finished No. 19 nationally in scoring offense. Rees offenses have actually been understood for balance and strong advancement at the offensive line and tight end positions.The move marks a

shift far from Notre Dame for Rees, who played quarterback there from 2010 to 2014 and spent 10 overall seasons with the Irish. In in between, he spent time with the Chargers and worked for a personnel that included existing Eagles coach Nick Sirianni, who was the quarterbacks coach.Alabama(11-2)ended up last season No. 5 in the country, but there will be concerns lingering this offseason about the Crimson Tide’s offense with the departure of possible No. 1 total choice Bryce Young and an unproven group of wide receivers.The South Bend Tribune initially reported Rees’ departure.