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.

MIAMI — Will Penn State star edge rusher Abdul Carter play vs. Notre Dame in tonight’s Orange Bowl against Notre Dame?

Carter, the Big Ten defensive player of the year, will enter the 2025 NFL Draft, agent Drew Rosenhaus tells ESPN.

Penn State defensive star Abdul Carter has declared for 2025 NFL Draft, his agent Drew Rosenhaus told ESPN. Carter is regarded as a potential top-10 pick after a monster junior season in which he earned CBS Sports first-team All-America honors.

Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter has declared for the NFL Draft, with Carter’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus ... He gutted it out,” Penn State coach James Franklin said Thursday night.

The desire to run it back in 2025 will set high expectations — the highest of any of James Franklin's Penn State teams.

After a decorated career in Happy Valley, the Nittany Lion edge rusher declares for the NFL draft, where he is projected to be a high first-round pick.

Less than 12 hours after Penn State's season ended in the College Football Playoff, star defensive end Abdul Carter has declared for the 2025 NFL draft.

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. “I expect Abdul will be one of the top picks of this draft and a future All Pro,” Drew Rosenhaus said. pic.twitter.com/cvkatLTqHV

“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.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) - Penn State All-America defensive end Abdul Carter took the field as a starter for Thursday night’s College Football Playoff semifinal against Notre Dame at the Orange Bowl, after days of speculation about whether he would be available.

Penn State meets Notre Dame tonight in the Orange Bowl for a place in the College Football Playoff national championship game.