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STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Most of Penn States players saw the first College Football Ranking and their teams No. 12 CFP ranking on Twitter, the same platform many of them used to commit to the school a few years ago when national attention was focused on off-field scandal rather than on-field success.Its awesome, linebacker Jason Cabinda said. Its great to get recognition for a bunch of guys who are working really hard, But right now it obviously doesnt mean a whole lot to us being (early) November.With four games left, the No. 20 Nittany Lions (6-2, 4-2 Big Ten) will try to inch closer to the four-team playoff by keeping pace in a tight Big Ten East race on Saturday night against Iowa (5-3, 3-2 Big Ten). The Hawkeyes are trying to keep their playoff chances alive, too. Theyre not out of contention in the West yet and are among four two-loss teams trailing No. 9 Nebraska for a berth in the Big Ten title game.Weve got our hands full right now, Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz said. Theyve won four straight ball games. Theyre playing really well. Theyre in sync and playing with great confidence, rightfully so.Ferentz is 8-4 against the Nittany Lions and expressed disappointment earlier this week that conference realignment has prevented the two teams from playing since 2012. This is a much deeper, talented Penn State team than the one Ferentz last saw in person, however. That team, coached by Bill OBrien, was operating at a high pace despite playing with numerous walk-on players in the wake of NCAA sanctions that prompted transfers after the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal.Theyve got guys that look the part and play the part, Ferentz said.And its a much different team than the one that shows up on film from earlier this season. The emergence of quarterback Trace McSorley coupled with improved offensive line play has complemented star running back Saquon Barkley nicely. Ferentz knows Iowas defense could have its hands full as its front cant sell out to stop Barkley like teams did earlier this season.If you do, youre going to pay for it, Ferentz said. Ive seen a lot of big plays theyve been able to create, whether its the receivers, tight end, or the quarterback just keeping it. So youre focused on the running back, and theres a lot more to it.DUELING `BACKERS: Both defensive fronts are led by stalwart linebackers and this game will feature two of the conferences best tacklers. Iowas Josey Jewell is second in the Big Ten with 77 tackles while Cabinda, wholl play his third-straight game after missing five of the first six with a broken thumb, is averaging 11 stops per game.SAVAGE DOGS: Penn States defensive linemen, while undersized, have learned to use their speed to disrupt and will try to do so against a banged up Iowa offensive line. Defensive coordinator Brent Pry has been crafty, calling stunts, delayed blitzes and zone blitzes to take advantage of Penn States athleticism up front. Garrett Sickels has come off the bench each of the last two games and has been a force with 12 tackles, 4 1/2 for losses and 2 1/2 sacks. Iowas used six different starting combinations up front but could get tackle Boone Myers back following extra rest provided by the bye week.OFF TACKLE: Andrew Nelsons season-ending knee injury a few weeks ago couldve spelled doom for Penn States offensive line. Instead, the Nittany Lions have made a strong push up front without their veteran leader. Brendan Mahon, who struggled at left tackle earlier this season, has moved over and has been a key component to the teams outside rushing success. Barkley ran for 195 of his 207 yards last week to Mahons side.ENDING A STREAK: A streak will be snapped. 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The wounded All Blacks will be desperate to avenge their Chicago defeat against Ireland on Saturday - to fend off a summer of ignominy in New Zealand.That is the view of Kiwi and former Ulster coach Mark Anscombe, ahead of New Zealands rematch with Ireland in Dublin this weekend.The fanatical New Zealand public demand the All Blacks win every single match, and their 92 per cent victory ratio under coach Steve Hansen has so nearly achieved that aim.But Canada coach Anscombe believes New Zealands 40-29 loss to Ireland in Chicago on November 5 stung national pride - and he expects the All Blacks to hit back without mercy this weekend.You know theyre wounded; theyll be desperate to put that last performance to bed, theyll have held some of it back for the weekend, said Anscombe. When the All Blacks lose the New Zealand public goes into mourning for a period of time. Its not something we like and accept very well.?So if they want to have a decent summer when they return from this tour theyll need to avenge that loss! Irelands first-ever win over New Zealand in 111 years of trying also ended the All Blacks record-breaking 18-match winning sequence.Head coach Hansens side hit back to form by thrashing Italy 68-10 last weekend, but will now set about righting a perceived wrong by chasing vengeance against Ireland.Joe Schmidts Irish side so nearly toppled New Zealand in Dublin in 2013, leading 22-7 only to lose out 24-22 with the last playy of the match.dddddddddddd.Former Auckland flanker Anscombe watched on from the Aviva Stadium stands that day, the clash falling during his Ulster tenure. Anscombe knows full well the hurt Ireland suffered in that last-gasp loss three years ago, and hailed Schmidts side for their maiden win over New Zealand, pulled off earlier this month.I sat up there at the Aviva three years ago with my son, and I said to him well its not been a good day today, but at least we can say we were at the game where Ireland beat the All Blacks for the first time - and then the All Blacks scored, said Anscombe.They couldnt get away with it again. I know the players, I know Joe and when you see teams and players growing and progressing, you want to see success come to those teams.While Anscombe believes the All Blacks will be desperate not to dent their reputation in their homeland, he does not believe Kiwis will hold any bitterness towards compatriot and Ireland boss Schmidt.As New Zealanders were pretty competitive but were pretty supportive of each other around the world in all sports, said Anscombe. If you see a New Zealander succeed in something hes supported.And I think Joe, hes a gentleman and hed be well liked in New Zealand, and the public there understand that Ireland has a good New Zealand coach at the helm here. ' ' '