NC State S Rakeim Ashford back with team, out vs. Notre Dame

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North Carolina State safety Rakeim Ashford, who was taken off the field on a stretcher in the Wolfpack's season opener, is back with the team and expected to play again this season.

NC State coach Dave Doeren ruled Ashford out for this week's home game against Notre Dame, but the update was nevertheless positive.

"I would equate that to a whiplash-type thing, so he's pretty so