Carter, Darth Vader and Orange Bowl

Abdul Carter eye black, explained: Why Penn State star has 'Darth Vader' on his face during Orange Bowl
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.
Abdul Carter starts Orange Bowl with “Darth Vader” stickers
Penn State’s All-American pass rusher Abdul Carter made the start for Penn State in the Orange Bowl channeling his inner Darth Vader and playing through an injury. Carter had teased his availability for the game against Notre Dame on Thursday afternoon with a Star Wars clip showing the transformation of Darth Vader.
Abdul Carter wears Darth Vader eyeblack in Orange Bowl vs. Notre Dame
The Force is strong with Abdul Carter. On Thursday, the Penn State defensive standout wore eyeblack that read “Darth Vader.” The seemingly odd choice was a reference to a post he’d made on X earlier in the week.
Penn State’s Abdul Carter hints at playing status for Orange Bowl
Penn State’s star pass rusher Abdul Carter posted a cryptic message ahead of the Orange Bowl that appears to indicate he will play on Thursday night. Carter posted a video on social media of Anakin Skywalker being transformed into Darth Vader with the caption “Revenge of the ST1X.
Penn State’s Abdul Carter teases CFP return from injury with another Darth Vader post
Penn State star Abdul Carter once again teased his return from injury in the College Football Playoff with a Darth Vader reference.
Abdul Carter Channels His Dark Side In Penn State-Notre Dame Game
Abdul Carter and the Penn State Nittany Lions are looking to secure a spot in the College Football Playoff National Championship as they take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the Orange Bowl.
Orange Bowl Halftime Update: Penn State Leads Notre Dame; Riley Leonard Hurt
Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard left the game with an injury, while Penn State's run game is dominating.
Marcus Freeman makes history, Abdul Carter returns, the legacy of No. 11 and more from the Penn State-Notre Dame Orange Bowl broadcast
The Fighting Irish secured a spot in the national championship for the first time since 1988 after defeating the Nittany Lions. Here are some of the best moments from the broadcast.
PSU's Franklin: Abdul Carter 'Game-Time Decision' for Orange Bowl vs. ND amid Injury
Penn State is hopeful that star pass-rusher Abdul Carter will be able to play in Thursday's College Football Playoff semifinal game against Notre Dame.
2025 College Football Playoff odds, Orange Bowl prediction: Notre Dame vs. Penn State picks by CFB expert
Jimmie Kaylor revealed his College Football Playoff semifinal picks for Penn State vs. Notre Dame in the 2025 Orange Bowl on Thursday
Abdul Carter injury update: Will Penn State DE play vs Notre Dame in Orange Bowl?
Will Penn State football DE Abdul Carter play Thursday vs Notre Dame in the CFP Orange Bowl semifinal? Here's the latest injury updates:
Penn State's Abdul Carter capped a week of Darth Vader tributes with his CFP eye black
Abdul Carter knows the power of the dark side. The Force is strong with him. That’s apparent after the Penn State edge rusher ...
PSU's Abdul Carter Posts Darth Vader Meme amid Injury Rehab Ahead of CFP Semifinal
Penn State star Abdul Carter isn't ruling himself out the Orange Bowl on Jan. 9. The junior defensive end shared a photo of ...
Penn State defender draws attention with ‘Star Wars’ eye-black in CFP semifinal
A Penn State defender drew attention with his 'Star Wars'-themed eye-black during Thursday's CFP semifinal against Notre Dame.