Abdul Carter has been a huge part of Penn State’s defense this season, as the junior defensive end has compiled 11 sacks and two forced fumbles. But he suffered an injury in the win over Boise State back on New Year’s Eve.

NFL super-agent Drew Rosenhaus gave an update on Abdul Carter's health just hours before kickoff at the Orange Bowl.

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

Will Penn State football DE Abdul Carter play Thursday vs Notre Dame in the CFP Orange Bowl semifinal? Here's the latest injury updates:

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

Penn State's All-America defensive end was injured in the Fiesta Bowl on New Year's Eve. Defensive coordinator Tom Allen discussed Carter's status in Florida.

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. 31 and has been limited in practice since.

The availability and ability of the Penn State star defender will go a long way in determining the Orange Bowl winner.