Oen of Penn State’s top players has left the Fiesta Bowl against Boise State with an apparent arm injury. Defensive end [autotag]Abdul Carter[/autotag] left the College Football Playoff quarterfinal game with an arm injury in the second quarter in Glendale, Arizona. His status is unknown for the remainder of the game at this time.
Abdul Carter injury update
Abdul Carter spent the majority of Boise State’s second quarter touchdown drive in the medical tent. He was seen riding the stationary bike later in the quarter although he did not return to the game.
Second half starts without Carter on the field
Penn State started the second half on offense but when the defense came on the field for the first time, there was still no sight of Carter on the edge.
Things seemed to change with some momentum once Carter left the game, but the defense held Boise State to just one score in the first half and helped take a 17-7 lead into the halftime break.
Depth Chart
Redshirt senior Smith Vilbert has been the top backup to Carter this season and would be the most likely next man up at the position in place of Carter for as long as necessary.
Penn State freshman Jaylen Harvey would be the next best option, but Penn State hopes to not have to come to that at this point in the season.