Getting superstar linebacker Arion Carter back for next season was huge for Tennessee, but with fall camp right around the corner, some disappointing news has arrived from the NCAA. That news is that Carter, once bound for the NFL Draft, has been suspended for the first two games of the season, with this update coming in from out of nowhere. Sorry, but this is totally absurd:BREAKING:NCAA has suspended Tennessee star LB Arion Carter two games for $427 flight (which he repaid) during NFL pre-draft process. https://t.co/XrGqTsdCzk — Adam Sparks (@AdamSparks) July 29, 2026The NCAA gets it wrong again with Tennessee LB Arion Carter getting suspended for 2 gamesThe fact that Carter decided to pay back the cost of the flights just makes this even more silly. Last season for the Vols, Carter was a standout in the middle of the defense, posting 76 total tackles, 1.5 sacks, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery.