Carter, who accumulated 11 sacks on the year is looking to return after suffering an an upper-body injury in Penn State’s quarterfinal match against Boise State

Notre Dame is a slim favorite over the Nittany Lions, but the teams enter the Orange Bowl evenly and uniquely matched.

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.

The Nittany Lions arrived in south Florida on Tuesday ready to take on the Fighting Irish for a spot in the College Football Playoff championship game.

How to watch Orange Bowl College Football Playoff game between Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Penn State Nittany Lions Thursday, with time, TV channel.

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.

As Penn State prepares for their CFP matchup with Notre Dame, head coach James Franklin gave an update on DE Abdul Carter, who