Forget Notre Dame's last game, a 78-47 loss to North Carolina. I see the Irish getting their offense back as Michigan is going to have problems defending Notre Dame big man Zach Augste. That's going to open things up for Demitrius Jackson and others. The Irish ranked 10th in the nation in offensive efficiency with Jackson running things.

The Irish also can take advantage of a Michigan heavy fatigue factor as this marks the Wolverines fifth game in nine days. Because of backcourt injuries, the Wolverines are thin in the reserves. The Irish have had a week to rest and prepare.