NC State was down a couple starters up front against UConn, as neither defensive end Savion Jackson nor offensive guard Lyndon Cooper saw the field. Jackson might have been held out more for precautionary reasons than anything, as he didn’t show any signs of apparent injury.
Dave Doeren said Monday that Jackson “should be full-go” for the Notre Dame showdown, while Cooper is back practicing and should therefore be ready to play as well. Jackson’s presence in particular will be much-needed, as NC State’s defense is going to have its hands full with a tough Irish offense.