Penn State star Abdul Carter is expected to play vs. Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinal, James Franklin said.

Penn State star defensive end Abdul Carter will be a "game-time decision" for the Orange Bowl on Thursday night, coach James Franklin said Wednesday. Carter suffered an apparent left arm/shoulder injury in the Nittany Lions' Fiesta Bowl win over Boise State on Dec. 31 and has been limited in practice since.

Penn State's All-America defensive end was injured in the Fiesta Bowl on New Year's Eve. Defensive coordinator Tom Allen discussed Carter's status in Florida.

The wait to see if Penn State All-American defender Abdul Carter will play, and be effective, in the Orange Bowl will officially last until Thursday. Nittany Lions coach James Franklin was asked to offer the latest update on the status of the junior Wednesday.

Penn State is hopeful that star pass-rusher Abdul Carter will be able to play in Thursday's College Football Playoff semifinal game against Notre Dame.

Abdul Carter exited Penn State’s quarterfinal victory and didn’t return to action after suffering a left arm/shoulder injury, raising questions around whether P

Penn State coach James Franklin provided an update on star defensive lineman Abdul Carter ahead of Thursday’s Orange Bowl vs. Notre Dame. Due to injury, Carter left the Nittany Lions’ College Football Playoff quarterfinal game against Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl.

For Penn State, star edge rusher Abdul Carter is dealing with an arm injury, and head coach James Franklin gave a big update on his availability on Wednesday, per Daniel Gallen of 247Sports.

Penn State star Abdul Carter once again teased his return from injury in the College Football Playoff with a Darth Vader reference.

Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter is one of the top college football players in the country regardless of position. Carter, a true junior, was a

The availability and ability of the Penn State star defender will go a long way in determining the Orange Bowl winner.