Notre Dame is rested and prepared to blow out Wake Forest. The Irish last played a week ago. They had not been playing well during their last four games - losing at Pittsburgh, only beating ACC-worst Boston College by eight in their last home game on Feb. 4, getting blown out by 30 to Duke and nipping Clemson by two.




Look for the Irish to be rejuvenated following a welcome seven days of rest and practice.




Wake Forest nearly upset third-ranked Virginia this past Saturday, losing 61-60. The Demon Deacons meet the Cavaliers in their next game. I don't see the Demon Deacons, 4-9 in the ACC, stepping up in consecutive games.




Notre Dame has too much offense for Wake Forest ranking 14th in the country in scoring at 79.2 points per game. The Irish lost twice to Wake Forest last season so double revenge is added motivation.




Notre Dame isn't in action again until Saturday when it plays Boston College so a fully focused effort should be ensured.