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

Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter was healthy enough to play against Notre Dame - and he came out onto the field with a unique message on his eye black.

Penn State All-America defensive end Abdul Carter has taken 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.