In July 2005, Carter replaced Billy Joe to become the new head coach at Florida A&M University. In the 2005 and 2006 seasons, Carter compiled 6–5 and 7–4 records, respectively. After compiling a 3–8 record in the 2007 season, Florida A&M fired Carter, citing that the university needed to "move in a new direction".[2]
Purdue
On December 5 2013, Carter was hired as the defensive line coach for the Purdue Boilermakers football team.[3] On November 29, 2015, Carter's contract was not renewed by Purdue.