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Tennessee Volunteers linebacker Arion Carter, who previously entered the Transfer Portal, is now set to return to the Volunteers, On3 has learned. He

The initial injury report for a Week 9 matchup between Tennessee and Oklahoma has been released Wednesday evening.

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Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter set to return to Volunteers from Transfer Portal

The transfer portal has officially closed. But, there will be announcements trickling out until at least Wednesday as schools have 48 business hours

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'Ole Miss is definitely in there': Pete Golding looking to add another impact portal linebacker

When Arion Carter decided on Friday night to pull his name from the NFL Draft and enter the transfer portal, the Tennessee linebacker did so with

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Tennessee is back in the picture for Arion Carter

The college football transfer portal window is officially closed, but new names are still popping up in the portal as compliance processes paperwork.

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Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter declared for the NFL Draft earlier this week. He will instead return to college and enter the transfer portal.

Former Tennessee LB Arion Carter changes mind on NFL Draft and will enter the transfer portal

One day after the deadline for underclassmen to declare for the 2026 NFL Draft, the league announced the full list of declarations. All told, 63

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Several notable transfers have already found their next home. However, there's no shortage of top targets who are still available in the NCAA

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Top 25 college football players available in the NCAA Transfer Portal

Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter has declared for the 2026 NFL Draft, he announced via social media. He led the Vols in tackles this season.  Carter

Tennessee LB Arion Carter declares for 2026 NFL Draft

Oklahoma's biggest road test to date is set for Saturday night in Knoxville, Tenn. The Sooners are in desperate need of a win to keep their playoff

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The Oklahoma Sooners are traveling to Neyland Stadium for a premier matchup in the SEC against the Tennessee Volunteers. It's also a game that is,

Arion Carter injury update: Tennessee LB's status revealed vs. Oklahoma on Thursday injury report

The initial injury report for a Week 9 matchup between Tennessee and Oklahoma has been released Wednesday evening. Both teams have several key

Arion Carter injury update: Tennessee LB's status revealed vs. Oklahoma on Wednesday injury report

Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy continues to work to return this season, barring a setback, sources tell On3's Chris Low and me. The All-American

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We have moved on to the second half of the Kentucky football season. The program had a very forgettable first half but nearly had what some could

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SEC football fans now have more clarity on the status of their respective rosters ahead of Saturdays in the fall. The league instituted a new policy

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(Caitie McMekin/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) Tennessee defensive lineman Dominic Bailey (90) tackles Kentucky during a game between Tennessee and Kentucky at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024.

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Editor’s Note: This article includes the latest college football injury intel from On3’s Chris Low, Brett McMurphy and Pete Nakos. This story

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Tennessee tight end Miles Kitselman (87) drops the ball after making a catch in the end zone while defended by Kentucky defensive back Jordan Lovett (25) during a game between Tennessee and Kentucky at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024.

Availability Report: Kentucky is dealing with numerous injuries

The SEC has named their Football Players of the Week after Week 5. There were some awesome performances throughout the southeast, so it wasn't easy

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For the first time since 2014, Mississippi State is sitting at 4-0 through the first four weeks of the season. It’s already a major accomplishment

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Ahead of last year's College Football Playoff, SeatGeek signed a group of college football players to NIL deals offering custom discount codes. The

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We have reached the first full week of fall camp for the Kentucky program. It’s officially football time in the bluegrass. KSR+ is

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The 2025 college football season is just a few weeks away. For many elite players around the country, this will be the start of the last year they

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The SEC took center stage this week, as the conference held their media days in Atlanta. A bevy of storylines have come to fruition, and the hype for

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With the 2025 SEC Kickoff on the horizon, the conference announced the full list of attendees. SEC Media Days get underway July 14 in Atlanta.  Three

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Every fall, college football fans across the country tune into SEC games to watch some of the brightest stars in the sport compete. This year will be

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Kentucky (3-5, 1-5) is riding a three-game conference losing streak, and things could get worse before they get better. The Wildcats are now hitting

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Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter set to return to Volunteers from Transfer Portal

'Ole Miss is definitely in there': Pete Golding looking to add another impact portal linebacker

Tennessee is back in the picture for Arion Carter

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Former Tennessee LB Arion Carter changes mind on NFL Draft and will enter the transfer portal

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Tennessee LB Arion Carter declares for 2026 NFL Draft

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Arion Carter injury update: Tennessee LB's status revealed vs. Oklahoma on Thursday injury report

Arion Carter injury update: Tennessee LB's status revealed vs. Oklahoma on Wednesday injury report

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Availability Report: Arion Carter, Seth McGowan still questionable

College Football Injury Report: Latest on injuries at LSU, Alabama & more during Week 9

Availability Report: Kentucky is dealing with numerous injuries

SEC names Football Players of the Week after Week 5

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Early Scouting Report: Tennessee Volunteers

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