The No. 23 Tennessee Volunteers had little trouble dispatching New Mexico State on Saturday, trouncing the Aggies 42-9. But one key Volunteers was missing from the sidelines, as Vols coach Josh Heupel confirmed that sophomore defensive back Boo Carter was not at Neyland Stadium.
Heupel indicated to reporters after the game that Carter was not present because a “standard” for the program wasn’t met. The coach added that he wouldn’t comment on Carter again Saturday — thus offering no specifics on the reason for Carter’s absence or any potential permanence.
Tennessee coach Josh Heupel said Boo Carter wasn’t at Neyland Stadium today because a “standard” for the program wasn’t met.Said he wouldn’t comment on that again tonight — so nothing specific on the reason, potential permanence, etc.
— Wes Rucker (@wesruckerTBA) November 16, 2025This issue marks the most recent incident that Carter has been a part of in his 2 seasons in Knoxville. According to a report by Knox News in July, Tennessee’s team leaders were fed up with Carter after confronting the standout defensive back following his absence from numerous team activities.
According to the report at the time, Carter’s status with the Volunteers was currently “uncertain” – further angering teammates and Tennessee fans who had already endured the Nico Iamaleava saga in the spring.
Carter had recorded 16 solo tackles, 3 pass deflections, 3 forced fumbles and 2 sacks defensively in 2025 before missing Saturday’s game against New Mexico State. He also had 11 punt returns for 145 yards this season.
Tennessee plays at Florida on Nov. 22, and takes on No. 14 Vanderbilt at home in the season finale on Nov. 29.
Josh Heupel explains Boo Carter’s absence, says ‘standard’ wasn’t met Saturday Down South.
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