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.

Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter was seen on the sidelines during the Nittany Lions' CFP Fiesta Bowl quarterfinal vs. Boise State. Injury update:

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.

STATE COLLEGE – Penn State star edge rusher Abdul Carter left the Lions’ 31-14 win over Boise State in the second quarter with an apparent injury to his left arm/shoulder area. He did not return.

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

The Nittany Lions largely curtailed Boise State's Ashton Jeanty but lost Carter in the first half of the Fiesta Bowl.

Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter is one of the top college football players in the country regardless of position. Carter, a true junior, was a

After leaving the Fiesta Bowl with an apparent arm injury, Penn State star pass rusher Abdul Carter posted an update on Thursday by using a Star Wars reference.