The No. 14 Tennessee Volunteers are set to take on the No. 18 Oklahoma Sooners in a pivotal Week 10 matchup. Both programs enter the game with a 6-2 record, making this contest crucial for their College Football Playoff hopes. The loser will essentially be eliminated from playoff contention.
Leading up to the 7:30 p.m. EST kickoff, Tennessee has provided an important injury update. Linebacker Arion Carter is expected to attempt to play despite recovering from turf toe on both feet, according to Pete Nakos of On3 Sports. However, it remains unclear how much Carter will be able to contribute, assuming he receives the green light to participate.
“Sources tell On3 Sports that Tennessee LB Arion Carter wants to go and contribute in the de facto College Football Playoff elimination game against Oklahoma. There is optimism that he will dress, but it remains to be seen how much he can contribute,” Nakos reported.
Initially, Carter was listed as questionable and was considered a game-time decision. It appears Tennessee is giving him every possible chance to play in Saturday’s crucial matchup. The junior linebacker has already missed one game this season, and having him back on the field would be a huge boost for the Volunteers’ defense.
In the seven games Carter has played this season, he has recorded 61 combined tackles (20 solo), one sack, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery. Even if he misses the Week 10 contest, Carter is well on pace to put up career-best numbers in the 2025-26 campaign.
Tennessee fans will be eagerly watching for any updates on Carter’s status as kickoff approaches, knowing how vital his presence could be against Oklahoma.
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