Overview
- A Tennessee spokesperson confirmed on Nov. 16 that defensive back and punt returner Boo Carter is no longer with the program.
- Carter did not attend the Nov. 15 homecoming win over New Mexico State despite being listed inactive, and Josh Heupel referenced a locker-room standard in explaining his absence.
- A source told ESPN coaches informed Carter he would not play because of disciplinary issues but still expected him on the sideline.
- The sophomore appeared in nine games as a backup nickelback and primary punt returner, totaling 25 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, three forced fumbles and 11 returns for 145 yards.
- His dismissal followed months of issues that included missed summer workouts and a conditional reinstatement, and it further tests Tennessee’s thin secondary with Jermod McCoy out and Rickey Gibson III sidelined.