Penn State meets Notre Dame tonight in the Orange Bowl for a place in the College Football Playoff national championship game.

Abdul Carter has been a huge part of Penn State’s defense this season, as the junior defensive end has compiled 11 sacks and two forced fumbles. But he suffered an injury in the win over Boise State back on New Year’s Eve.

Penn State star Abdul Carter appeared to confirm his status hours before the Orange Bowl. The defensive end left Penn State's second-round College Football Playoff win over Boise State early with an apparent arm injury.

NFL super-agent Drew Rosenhaus gave an update on Abdul Carter's health just hours before kickoff at the Orange Bowl.

Carter, the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, is expected to be a game-time decision against Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl.

Penn State star Abdul Carter was injured during the CFP quarterfinals. The Sporting News has the latest on his status for the semifinal against Notre Dame.

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.

Marcus Freeman and James Franklin provided one final injury update ahead of Thursday night’s College Football Playoff semifinal.

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.

Carter, who had 11 sacks this season, is looking to return after suffering an an upper-body injury in Penn State’s quarterfinal match against Boise State

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