Arion Carter and Sam Pendleton return for Tennessee football against Georgia Tech
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Last updated Sep 12, 2026
Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter and center Sam Pendleton are available for the Tennessee football game against Georgia Tech in Atlanta. Both players sat out the season-opening 56-9 victory over Furman due to suspensions. Pendleton was suspended for a violation of team rules following a May DUI arrest. Carter served a one-game NCAA suspension for accepting an impermissible benefit related to travel. The linebacker has pledged to donate funds to cancer charities based on his defensive statistics throughout the remainder of the season. Freshman linebacker Brayden Rouse also participated in pregame warm-ups with a cast on his right wrist, suggesting he may be available for play. The team previously confirmed season-ending injuries for safety Edrees Farooq, linebacker Jaedon Harmon, and cornerback Jadais Richard.
- •Arion Carter and Sam Pendleton make their 2026 season debut against Georgia Tech.
- •Both players missed the season-opening win over Furman due to suspension.
- •Arion Carter pledged to donate to cancer charities based on his weekly defensive production.
- •Brayden Rouse remains an availability question with a right wrist injury.
- •Edrees Farooq, Jaedon Harmon, and Jadais Richard remain out for the season.
- 11:24 PMYahoo Sports — Arion Carter's donations to cancer research for Tennessee football after Georgia Tech
- 10:44 PMYahoo Sports — Arion Carter, Sam Pendleton return for Tennessee football vs Georgia Tech
"Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter will donate to cancer research for every tackle he makes this season. Here's how much he will donate after Week 2.
"Tennessee football plays its first road game at Georgia Tech. Here is the updated availability and injury list for the Vols.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 11:24 PMArion Carter's donations to cancer research for Tennessee football after Georgia Tech
Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter will donate to cancer research for every tackle he makes this season. Here's how much he will donate after Week 2.
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 10:44 PMArion Carter, Sam Pendleton return for Tennessee football vs Georgia Tech
Tennessee football plays its first road game at Georgia Tech. Here is the updated availability and injury list for the Vols.
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