Will Penn State football DE Abdul Carter play Thursday vs Notre Dame in the CFP Orange Bowl semifinal? Here's the latest injury updates:

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 once again teased his return from injury in the College Football Playoff with a Darth Vader reference.

Penn State head coach James Franklin gave another update on injured star defender Abdul Carter the day before the playoff Orange Bowl vs. Notre Dame.

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

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.

Where things are as Abdul Carter hopes to suit up for Penn State against Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinal game.

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