Carter Suspended, Vols Adjust | Tennessee Volunteers Football News

Tennessee’s star linebacker Arion Carter’s season opener is in jeopardy after his agent paid for a $427 flight to an NFL pre-draft event — a violation NCAA rules strictly prohibit, even after Carter reimbursed the cost. The NCAA initially slapped him with a three-game suspension, but Tennessee appealed and got it reduced to two games, meaning he’ll miss the opener against Furman and the high-stakes Week 2 road game at Georgia Tech. While a major blow to the Vols’ defense, Tennessee’s depth at linebacker — including transfers like Amare Campbell and other experienced players — gives them a fighting chance to stay competitive. Carter’s return could be pivotal, but for now, the Vols must adapt without him. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d2780c6ae25c767b