KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel addressed the status of running back DeSean Bishop, who left Saturday's win over Arkansas with an injury after a career-best performance.

The redshirt sophomore standout from Knoxville racked up a career-high 146 yards and a touchdown on just 14 carries before exiting the game in the third quarter after an apparent leg injury. Peyton Lewis ran for two scores following Bishop's exit and senior running back Star Thomas had 10 carries in Tennessee's 34-31 victory.

Heupel discussed Bishop's status ahead of the Third Saturday in October showdown against sixth-ranked Alabama and the overall running back rotation during his media availability on Monday.

"I feel like DeSean will be ready to go in this one, but we trust all those guys. [

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