Kansas State · W 27-24
2 tackles, 1 for loss
The other 7 games average 4 tackles. This one was 2 below.
9 stories in the last 60 days, from 7 outlets.
Boo Carter
Moves between deep coverage and the slot. Played for two head coaches at two programs in three seasons: Josh Heupel and Deion Sanders. On tape: 7 tackles and 1 tackle for loss against Utah, Week 7, 2026.
30 tackles · 0 sacks
Play style
Moves between deep coverage and the slot — the modern positionless DB.
Activity vs finishing · season enumeration
What the box score actually says
30 tackles. 7 passes defended. 0 interceptions. 5 TFL.
Counts only, never a rate — splash-event sample sizes this small (interceptions, pass breakups, TFL) are noise as a rate and signal only as a tally.
Closest statistical matches, adjusted for opponent strength.
from 7 outlets
Rocky Top Insider Sep 21 · 1 outlet
from 17 outlets
Idaho State Journal +1 Aug 20 · 2 outlets
A to Z Sports +1Deion Sanders dropped some strong words about former Tennessee DB Boo Carter's attitude at Colorado's fall media dayAug 14A to Z Sports'He knows that' - Deion Sanders drops strong statement about former Tennessee Vols DB Boo CarterAug 1A to Z SportsColorado senior dropped some strong words on how he feels about former Tennessee Vols DB Boo Carter as a teammateAug 7
The Denver PostKeeler: Travis Hunter II? CU Buffs CB Boo Carter hopes Deion Sanders throws him the ball this fallAug 14Rocky Top InsiderEx-Tennessee Vol Boo Carter Costs Colorado With Unsportsmanlike Conduct Penalty After Seemingly Throwing PunchSep 21
Sports IllustratedDeAndre Moore Jr., Boo Carter Draw Preseason Buzz With New RecognitionAug 23
On3Colorado football: Lamont Lester Jr., Boo Carter, D-line pick up Big 12 awardsSep 7
Daily CameraCU Buffs Lamont Lester Jr., Boo Carter land Big 12 Player of Week honorsSep 7Sports IllustratedColorado Cornerback Boo Carter Takes Home Big 12 Recognition After Heroic PerformanceSep 8
Chattanooga Times Free PressDeion Sanders views Chattanooga’s Boo Carter as future first-rounderAug 5
Yahoo SportsBoo Carter responds to Deion Sanders about being a top-five NFL Draft pick (Exclusive)Aug 15Sports IllustratedBuying the Early Hype Around Colorado Buffaloes Defensive Back Boo CarterAug 15Yahoo SportsColorado football news: Boo Carter goes full Shedeur Sanders after clutch FG blockSep 4A to Z SportsFormer Tennessee DB Boo Carter has an immediate and massive impact for Colorado in a thrilling finish against Georgia TechSep 4
Fox NewsBoo Carter's stellar field goal block seals Colorado's stunning 14-13 road win over Georgia TechSep 4Rocky Top Insider
Denver GazetteSports IllustratedIdaho State Journal +1A to Z Sports +1Sports IllustratedA to Z SportsEach week: his team’s game, the stories about him that week, and the week’s biggest news headline.
Stories we tracked, by school.
Colorado33 stories2026 to nowMost about: loss, draft stock, awards and watch lists.
A to Z Sports +1Deion Sanders dropped some strong words about former Tennessee DB Boo Carter's attitude at Colorado's fall media dayAug 14Idaho State Journal +1Colorado Boo Carter FootballAug 20A to Z Sports'He knows that' - Deion Sanders drops strong statement about former Tennessee Vols DB Boo CarterAug 1Rocky Top InsiderDeion Sanders Makes Strong Statement on Boo Carter’s Future After Transferring From TennesseeAug 2Chattanooga Times Free PressDeion Sanders views Chattanooga’s Boo Carter as future first-rounderAug 5
Tennessee6 stories2024 to 2025Most about: camp and practice, win, recruiting.
Locked OnDeion Sanders and Colorado Have Another Chance at Boo CarterNov 17Locked OnTennessee controls New Mexico State 42-9 | Joey Aguilar Turnovers, Boo Carter AvailabilityNov 18Locked OnVanderbilt Portal energy explodes as Nitro Tuggle and Boo Carter Consider CommodoresJan 9Locked OnTennessee Expert is not sold on Boo Carter if he Can't Stay Out of Trouble at ColoradoJan 21Stories are headlines grouped by what they are about, counted through Nov 4.
Fans first named Boo Carter at Georgia Tech.
Reported by other outlets. Headlines are theirs; follow a link to read the report.
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Last game (Wk 9): 2 pass breakups, 2 tackles, 1 tackle for loss.
Game log · Week-by-week
2026 season · 8 games
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| Wk | Opp | TKL | SOLO | TFL | SACK | INT | PD | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | W 14-13@ Georgia Tech | 2 | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | |
| Wk 2 | W 52-21vs Weber State | 3 | 3 | 1.0 | 0.0 | — | 1 | |
| Wk 3 | L 7-41@ Northwestern | 3 | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | |
| Wk 4 | L 13-23@ Baylor | 5 | 5 | 1.0 | 0.0 | — | 1 | |
| Wk 5 | L 7-29vs No. 12 Texas Tech | 2 | 1 | 1.0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | |
| Wk 7 | L 24-27vs No. 11 Utah | 7 | 7 | 1.0 | 0.0 | — | 2 | Season-high 7 tackles |
| Wk 8 | L 24-57@ Oklahoma State | 6 | 3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 1 | |
| Wk 9 | W 27-24vs Kansas State | 2 | 1 | 1.0 | 0.0 | — | 2 | |
| Total | 30 | 22 | 5.0 | 0.0 | — | 7 |
Oct. 31 · W 27-24 vs Kansas State, play by play
2 tackles, including 1 more for loss, 2 passes broken up, tied for 7th-most passes broken up in FBS that week.
Each small tick is one of his tackles on the play-by-play. His sacks are drawn as sacks.
Against his own season: tied for his best passes defended game of the season so far.
His game this year: coverage — 7 passes defended in the 8 games with play by play.
How Colorado’s defense played that day
Kansas State’s 12 drives: 8 stopped · 4 scored. While the game was within a score they held 8 of 12. His pbu came with the game tied.
6 tackles, including 1 pass broken up.
Each small tick is one of his tackles on the play-by-play. His sacks are drawn as sacks.
7 tackles, including 1 more for loss, 2 passes broken up, tied for 10th-most passes broken up in FBS that week.
Each small tick is one of his tackles on the play-by-play. His sacks are drawn as sacks.
2 tackles, including 1 more for loss.
Each small tick is one of his tackles on the play-by-play: 1 of his 2, sacks included.
5 tackles, including 1 more for loss, 1 pass broken up.
Each small tick is one of his tackles on the play-by-play. His sacks are drawn as sacks.
3 tackles. He hurried the quarterback once.
Each small tick is one of his tackles on the play-by-play. His sacks are drawn as sacks.
3 tackles, including 1 more for loss, 1 pass broken up.
Each small tick is one of his tackles on the play-by-play. His sacks are drawn as sacks.
2 tackles.
Each small tick is one of his tackles on the play-by-play. His sacks are drawn as sacks.
Ratings of the games shown run from -1 to +18 points against an average team (SP+ rating of each opponent).
Where his impact shows up on the stat sheet
PD rate
23%7 pass breakupsTackle volume
30tackles this seasonTFL rate
17%5 TFL30 tackles · 5 for loss · 7 pass breakups.
Splits · Per-game
2026 season · 8 games
Home vs Road
| TKL/g | TFL/g | SACK/g | PD/g | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home4g | 3.5 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| Road4g | 4.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.5 |
First half vs Second half
| TKL/g | TFL/g | SACK/g | PD/g | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weeks 1-76g | 3.7 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| Weeks 8+2g | 4.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 1.5 |
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Deion Sanders
Pass share
48.2%
264 pass / 284 run
Plays / game
68.5
8 games
Team sack rate
6.4%
298 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced.
Player standing · 2026
About as many tackles a game as a typical FBS defensive back who plays every week.
Recognition
Production · CFB Zeitgeist Score
Former four-star. Now #95 at the position.
2026 is in progress.
A stat line in 30 games over three seasons.
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Josh Heupel and Deion Sanders.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to Colorado
