NCAA suspends Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter for two games

He will miss Furman and Georgia Tech

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 291 min read

What happened: The school said the penalty stems from a $427 flight that an agent paid for during Carter's NFL draft process. Carter repaid the money and cut ties with the agent after returning to school.

Why it matters: The suspension removes a veteran linebacker from Tennessee's opener and its first road game of the 2026 season. The second absence comes Sept. 12 in Atlanta.

By the numbers: Tennessee is 25-17-2 all-time against Georgia Tech and won their most recent meeting 42-41 in 2017.

What to watch: Tennessee's linebacker rotation ahead of the Sept. 5 opener is the next roster decision to watch.

Sources

The New York Times 2026-07-29T15:27:56.138922+00:00

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NCAA suspends Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter for two games

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