Abdul Carter exited Penn State’s quarterfinal victory and didn’t return to action after suffering a left arm/shoulder injury, raising questions around whether Penn State’s star defensive end would be ready to go this week.

Penn State star Abdul Carter once again teased his return from injury in the College Football Playoff with a Darth Vader reference.

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.

Carter, the Big Ten’s reigning defensive player of the year, exited the Fiesta Bowl in the first half with an apparent left shoulder injury.

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.

Penn State star Abdul Carter isn't ruling himself out the Orange Bowl on Jan. 9. The junior defensive end shared a photo of Darth Vader from Star Wars

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.

Penn State DE Abdul Carter suffered an arm injury early in the Fiesta Bowl against Boise State. However, he may not be shelved in the semifinals.