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

As kickoff for the Orange Bowl nears, questions about two stars in the game and their health loom large for both teams.

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.

Penn State defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton celebrates a sack during the fourth quarter of the Fiesta Bowl on Dec. 31, 2024. Joe Hermitt | [email protected] Joe Hermitt | [email protected] Penn State (13-2) and Notre Dame (13-1) meet Thursday night in the Orange Bowl.

Penn State anticipates All-America defensive end Abdul Carter playing against Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinal, though coach James Franklin says it will be a game-time decision.

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.

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

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