Alabama State quarterback Andrew Body, the reigning HBCU Player of the Year winner, has changed course. After entering the transfer portal following the 2025 season, Body is coming back to ASU. ASU head coach Eddie Robinson spoke to the media on Friday and reported his quarterback was coming back.

Alabama football is not done adding to its 2026 roster. Khalifa Keith, a Birmingham native who has played both at Appalachian State and Tennessee, is transferring to Alabama, per multiple reports.

Khalifa Keith becomes the 20th member of the Crimson Tide's transfer portal class.

BOTTOM LINE: Micah Simpsom and Alabama State host Tyler Shirley and Florida A&M in SWAC play. The Hornets have gone 2-2 at home. Alabama State is the SWAC leader with 10.8 offensive rebounds per game led by Jerquarius Stanback averaging 2.0.

Alabama State football is set to hire former Arkansas Pine-Bluff offensive coordinator Tony Hull to be the Hornets' OC for the 2026 season.

Andrew Body’s return to Alabama State gives the Hornets leadership and stability as coach Eddie Robinson Jr. addresses transfer portal challenges.

Alabama State football released its schedule for the 2026 season. See who the Hornets have lined up for this fall.