Carter, the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, is expected to be a game-time decision against Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl.

Penn State head coach James Franklin recently announced he anticipates Nittany Lions star pass rusher Abdul Carter playing in tonight’s College Football Playoff national semifinal against Notre Dame despite a shoulder injury.

“Penn State consensus All American defensive end Abdul Carter has entered the 2025 NFL Draft and hired Drew Rosenhaus, Robert Bailey and Jason Rosenhaus to represent him,” Adam Schefter said in a post.