During his first three seasons from 2019 through 2021, Carpenter appeared in 16 games with 13 starts, where he totaled 36 tackles with seven and a half being for a loss, two sacks, two pass deflections, and an interception.[3][4][5] In 2022, he tallied 51 tackles with 11.5 being for a loss, five and a half sacks, and three pass deflections.[6] In week two of the 2023 season, Carpenter notched four tackles with one and a half being for a loss, and a pass deflection, in a win over Virginia.[7] In week seven, he recorded an interception in a 41-13 win over Georgia Southern.[8] Carpenter finished the 2023 season starting all 13 games for James Madison, where he notched 53 tackles with nine being for a loss, four sacks, four pass deflections, an interception, a forced fumble and two fumble recoveries.[9] Carpenter was named a finalist for the Burlsworth Award.[10] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, he entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[11][12]
Indiana
Carpenter transferred to play for the Indiana Hoosiers.[13][14] For his performance during the 2024 season, he was once again named a finalist for the Burlsworth Award.[15]
