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 head coach James Franklin recently announced he anticipates Nittany Lions star pass rusher Abdul Carter playing in tonight’s College Football Playoff national semifinal against Notre Dame despite a shoulder injury.

Penn State All-America defensive end Abdul Carter has taken the field as a starter for Thursday night's College Football Playoff semifinal against Notre Dame at the Orange Bowl, after days of speculation about whether he would be available.