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

Nittany Lions coach James Franklin described Carter’s availability for the College Football Playoff semifinal against Notre Dame as a “game-time decision” on Wednesday.

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.