Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter's return from an arm injury in the College Football Playoff semifinal isn't guaranteed, but head coach James

Penn State coach James Franklin thinks there's a chance defensive star Abdul Carter will be back for College Football Playoff semifinals against Notre Dame.

Penn State's Abdul Carter, the Big Ten defensive player of the year, was injured in the Fiesta Bowl but is pivoting toward playing vs. Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl.

STATE COLLEGE – Penn State star edge rusher Abdul Carter left the Lions’ 31-14 win over Boise State in the second quarter with an apparent injury to his left arm/shoulder area. He did not return.

Carter’s status remains to be determined after he left the Fiesta Bowl in the second quarter with an injury and did not return.

Penn State coach James Franklin said Saturday that it's "too early" to determine if All-American defensive end Abdul Carter (shoulder) will play in the CFP semifinals against Notre Dame.

The Nittany Lions head coach shared where the Big Ten's top defensive player stands ahead of the game against Notre Dame.

Carter, the Big Ten defensive player of the year, was injured in the first half of the Nittany Lions' win over Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl.

Typically, Penn State head coach James Franklin doesn’t discuss injuries on his team unless they are long-term. However, Franklin knows that Abdul Carter’s status ahead of the College Football Playoff Semifinals warrants plenty of intrigue across the sport.

Penn State fans could be in for a treat based on James Franklin's recent comments regarding the status of defensive end Abdul Carter and his availability for the Orange Bowl against Notre Dame.