By Daniel Bates Notre Dame quarterback Tyler Buchner will not be participating in the Irish‘s spring game this Saturday after suffering an off-field ankle injury. The former four-star recruit is in the midst of a QB battle with Connecticut-native Drew Pyne for the team’s starting job. On Wednesday, head coach Marcus Freeman revealed more about Buchner’s unfortunate injury. Per Notre Dame beat writer Pete Sampson, “Marcus Freeman said Tyler Buchner’s ankle injury was non-football related. Missed a stair walking around the facility. Out for the spring game.” As a true freshman, Buchner was able …