Former Tennessee running back will face Vols with Alabama

Tennessee football's former running back Khalifa Keith will take on his former team, the University of Tennessee Volunteers, at their home stadium, Neyland Stadium, in this Saturday's Week 7 matchup against Alabama. Alabama, ranked No. 7 in the coaches' poll, will host the No. 14-ranked Tennessee team in the 3:30 p.m. EDT kickoff.

The Vols' Keith, who transferred from Appalachian State to Alabama following his time with the Volunteers, is anticipated to face the Crimson Tide with his old team. Keith has made only 12 rushing yards on three attempts during his limited appearances with Alabama this season against East Carolina and South Carolina. In his collegiate career at Tennessee, Keith amassed 124 rushing yards on 32 attempts and added one touchdown.

He also contributed one reception for eight yards. Keith earned a spot on the 2024 Fall SEC Academic Honor Roll, recording eight rushing yards on three attempts over six games while at Appalachian State in 2025. Hailing from Parker High School in Birmingham, Alabama, Keith's return to Neyland Stadium marks a significant occasion for both the Volunteers and Alabama fans.