College Football Pundit Says Tennessee Should Disregard Arion Carter’s Suspension, Let Him PlayTennessee football star linebacker Arion Carter was suspended two games by the NCAA for a $427 flight during the pre-NFL draft process, which was repaid by Carter once he decided to return to college. Some have even floated the idea of Tennessee completely disregarding the NCAA’s decision and playing Carter during those opening two games. “Did you know it’s illegal to coast down a hill in the state of Tennessee?” Because if I’m Josh Heupel, I don’t really care what my legal team tells me, I don’t care what my AD tells me. The Smyrna, Tennessee, native missed some time in 2025 while battling turf toe but still played in 10 games for UT.