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Arion Carter pledges $427 per tackle after suspension reduction

9/8/2026

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Carter Donates

Linebacker Arion Carter pledged charitable donations for each defensive statistic after his NCAA suspension was reduced.
He will donate $427 per tackle, $500 per sack, $1,000 per interception or forced fumble, and $5,000 per defensive touchdown.
Donations will benefit Nashville-area charities such as Sisters Network Nashville that assist cancer patients with medical bills.
Right-wing media personality Clay Travis announced he will match Carter’s $427 tackle donations this season.

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Gilliam Dominates

Carter’s suspension opened opportunities, letting Xavier Gilliam and Amare Campbell each record six tackles in the opener.
Gilliam, a Penn State transfer, added five tackles for loss and three sacks in the 56-9 win over Furman.
Freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon completed 13 of 17 passes for 226 yards and three touchdowns.
Tennessee’s next game is Saturday, Sept. 12, against Georgia Tech at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN.

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Carter Donates

Linebacker Arion Carter pledged charitable donations for each defensive statistic after his NCAA suspension was reduced.
He will donate $427 per tackle, $500 per sack, $1,000 per interception or forced fumble, and $5,000 per defensive touchdown.
Donations will benefit Nashville-area charities such as Sisters Network Nashville that assist cancer patients with medical bills.
Right-wing media personality Clay Travis announced he will match Carter’s $427 tackle donations this season.

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