Former Tennessee running back will face Vols with Alabama

No. 14 Tennessee (5-1, 2-1 SEC) will host No. 7 Alabama (5-1, 3-1 SEC) on Saturday in Week 7. Kickoff between the Vols and Crimson Tide is slated for 3:30 p.m. EDT at Neyland Stadium (ABC).

Rankings reflect the US LBM Coaches Poll.

Former Tennessee running back Khalifa Keith will return to Neyland Stadium with Alabama. He transferred to the Crimson Tide after playing for Appalachian State (2025) and the Vols (2023-24).

Keith has appeared in two games for Alabama this season (East Carolina, South Carolina). He has recorded 12 rushing yards on three attempts.

In 16 games at Tennessee, Keith totaled 124 rushing yards and one touchdown on 32 attempts. He also had one reception for eight yards. Keith was on the 2024 Fall SEC Academic Honor Roll.

He recorded eight rushing yards on three attempts in six games at Appalachian State in 2025.

Keith is from Parker High School in Birmingham, Alabama.

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