Injuries Impact Key Players for Orange Bowl Semifinal

Notre Dame's running back Jeremiyah Love and Penn State's edge rusher Abdul Carter are key players facing injuries ahead of their College Football Playoff Orange Bowl semifinal matchup. Love is expected to play despite a knee injury, wearing a large brace and contributing at 75 to 80 percent capacity, as confirmed by Notre Dame's coach Marcus Freeman, and he leads Notre Dame with 1,076 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns this season. Meanwhile, Carter, who sustained an upper body injury, remains uncertain but hopeful for participation, with Penn State preparing contingency plans should he be unable to play. Carter is a crucial part of Penn State's defense, having recorded 21.5 tackles for loss and being named Big Ten's Defensive Player of the Year. Both teams are preparing for potential changes in their lineups to adapt to these injuries.