If the Fighting Irish beat Louisville, Notre Dame claims the second seed in the 2017 ACC Tournament. If they don’t, then they fall anywhere from the No. 2 to the No. 5 seed in the conference. With a chance to earn a two-round bye, the Irish don’t want to find themselves missing the opportunity of some well-deserved rest.
This by no means will be an easy win for either team. Even if the Irish are on a six-game winning streak, getting past Louisville with this much pressure is a challenge. But if Notre Dame hits on all cylinders, their chances of claiming that second spot in the conference is pretty high.