Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard left the game with an injury, while Penn State's run game is dominating.

Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard suffered an injury vs. Penn State in College Football Playoff semifinal at the Orange Bowl.

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.

No. 7 seed Notre Dame and No. 6 seed Penn State are set to revive their rivalry in the Orange Bowl on Thursday evening with a spot in the College Football Playoff National Championship on the line. This will be the first meeting between two storied programs since 2007 and just the 20th all time.

Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard was ushered off the field by officials after a possible concussion in the Orange Bowl against Penn State, but returned.

Follow the action live as the Fighting Irish and Nittany Lions face off in south Florida with a spot in the College Football Playoff title game on the line.

Win and you’re in. No. 6 Penn State and No. 7 Notre Dame battle it out in the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium for a spot in the National Championship Game. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, Jan. 9 on ESPN.

Notre Dame vs. Penn State in CFP Semifinal Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium. Follow along for live scoring updates

The Penn State Nittany Lions and Notre Dame Fighting Irish fight for a shot at the College Football National Championship.