DANIA BEACH, Fla. — Penn State anticipates All-America defensive finish Abdul Carter enjoying in opposition to Notre Dame in Thursday’s College Football Playoff semifinal on the Capital One Orange Bowl, although coach James Franklin stated Wednesday that it will likely be a game-time choice.
Carter left the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl in opposition to Boise State final week within the first quarter with an obvious left arm damage and didn’t return to the sport. His standing for Thursday has grow to be an enormous supply of intrigue, one thing Franklin acknowledged when requested about Carter.
“We anticipate Abdul enjoying,” Franklin stated. “He’s doing every part he presumably can to play. His method has been superior. He’s lived within the coaching room. But it will be a game-time choice, and we’ll see.”
Carter was named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year and Defensive Lineman of the Year after racking up 11 sacks, 21.5 tackles for loss, eight quarterback hurries and 63 complete tackles.
He has posted a number of messages on social media with clips from Star Wars indicating his attainable return. In his newest put up Monday, Carter posted “Revenge of the ST1X,” a reference to his No. 11 jersey.
“Abdul’s approached this the correct approach. He needs to play,” Franklin stated. “He’s put a ton of cryptic messages out on social media. I be taught as a lot from these as I do from our trainers. But we’re hopeful and anticipating Abdul to play, and we’ll see how that performs out.”
