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The Tennessee Volunteers were back in action Saturday following two weeks of preparation, as the last game they played was against the Oklahoma Sooners in their

Tennessee and defensive back Boo Carter are expected to part ways, multiple sources tell CBS Sports. Carter had numerous team rules violations dating back to the summer, and those continued issues contributed to his departure.

Sophomore defensive back Boo Carter wasn't on the field for the Tennessee Vols on Saturday against the New Mexico State Aggies. Carter is reportedly dealing with a hip flexor injury, but comments after the game from Vols head coach Josh Heupel suggests that there was more to the Chattanooga