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STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- When DJ Durkin and James Franklin spoke about their teams earlier this week, they sounded nearly identical praising young, up-tempo offenses led by dual-threat quarterbacks and highlighted by playmaking running backs.Whichever one takes the next step will have to come at the expense of the other. Penn State (3-2, 1-1 Big Ten) hosts Maryland (4-0, 1-0 Big Ten) on Saturday in whats become arguably both teams biggest rivalry to date. The teams have split the past two games, each decided by one point after a combined 11 lead changes.I think both teams are going to be going into that stadium on Saturday fired up and excited, Franklin said. They are coming in undefeated. We played an undefeated team last week. We are coming off a big emotional win where the guys just kept fighting and persevering.The Terrapins are seeking their first 5-0 start since 2001 and are averaging 43.3 points per game. Quarterback Perry Hills, like his Penn State counterpart Trace McSorley, has found a groove behind an offensive line that features three former walk-ons.He can beat you with his feet and his arm, Durkin said. Hes doing a great job of doing what we ask him to do. Hes playing with confidence. If he makes a mistake, he cant wait to get back out there.Hills didnt throw his first interception until last week and isnt making many other mistakes. His supporting cast has made it easier on him, including a group of running backs that are averaging over 8.5 yards per carry.Meanwhile, McSorley is trying to do the same thing for Saquon Barkley by forcing teams to back out of the box. Penn States talented tailback hasnt ran for 100 yards since the season opener.D-LINE BREAKOUT?Penn States defensive line appears to be coming around. Tackle Kevin Givens has looked better with each game and ends Torrence Brown, Evan Schwan and Garrett Sickels have all made plays on the edge where they were burned earlier this season.They could be in for another game where their containment is tested. Marylands Ty Johnson has been the Terps most dangerous outside runner. He tortured Purdue for 204 yards and two touchdowns on just seven carries last week.If they can keep Johnson in check, Penn States defensive line will have a shot to get after Hills. Marylands offensive line has allowed nine sacks in the last two games.Even though they may be a little bit undersized, theyre incredibly active, Maryland offensive coordinator Walt Bell said. They have great ball get-off and they have great short-area quickness up front. Thatll be a real test for us, especially inside.CORNERBACK PROS AND WOESMaryland cornerback Will Likely hasnt let his size deter him against Penn States bigger receivers in the past. Hes got seven tackles, an interception and a forced a host of other incompletions or look-aways covering Nittany Lions DaeSean Hamilton and Saeed Blacknall who have big height and weight advantages against the 5-foot-7, 175-pound corner.Likelys hurt Penn State as a returner, too.Already down a handful of linebackers, Penn State is hurting at corner now. Starter Christian Campbell left the Minnesota game with a left leg injury and is doubtful for Saturday. The teams fourth corner, Amani Oruwariye is also questionable with an undisclosed injury.Expect longtime reserve Jordan Smith to play a larger role. He was good against Minnesota with an interception, two pass breakups and four tackles.IN AND OUTFranklin hoped the team would get good news on the hand injury thats kept linebacker Jason Cabinda out but he is out for this game. His replacement Brandon Smith will return to the lineup after leaving the Minnesota game early. 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The match was similar to Isners quarterfinal victory over fifth-seeded Philipp Kohlschreiber which went to three sets, all tiebreaks and contained no breaks of serve. BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Following a rare offensive burst in a win over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday, the Buffalo Sabres are finally getting healthier on the back end.After dealing with injuries on defense all season long, the Sabres (11-11-6) see the light at the end of the tunnel heading into a matchup with the New York Islanders on Friday. Defensemen Zach Bogosian and Taylor Fedun participated in practice on Thursday and both are nearing a return to the lineup -- which would give the Sabres a full roster of defensemen for one of the first times this season.As a team, its great, Fedun said, according to The Buffalo News. Weve had some key injuries back there. Its definitely a good problem for us to have going forward.We havent been in that situation the whole year long, so frankly its a new situation for us here at the 29-game mark, Sabres head coach Dan Bylsma said, according to The Buffalo News. Each defenseman thats stepped up and played for us has brought a little bit different element.Buffalo squares off against the Islanders at 7 p.m. on Friday.Bogosian has not played since Nov. 1 due to a knee sprain. The veteran is one of Buffalos top defensemen when healthy. Fedun last played on Dec. 3. When both return, the Sabres will likely have to send a player back down to the AHL with eight defensemen on the roster.In a 6-3 win over Los Angeles on Tuesday, the Sabres scored four goals in a span of 6:13 for a comeback win. Sophomore standout Jack Eichel had two goals and an assist, and Ryan OReilly, Brian Gionta, Evander Kane and Sam Reinhart also scored for thee Sabres.ddddddddddddOnce we kind of got on a role, we stayed with it, OReilly said. Goal after goal, you could feel the life in the building. Everything just kind of changed. We took the game over.The Sabres have five games over the next eight days before their holiday break.After the loss to Washington, we really looked at these six games before the break for us to really bear down and focus here, Bylsma said, according to the teams website. I think thats really why the L.A. win is a real big win for this group and one we want to keep going here. ... Its just a stretch of time I the season where we really have to bear down and try and get some wins here and go on a roll.The Islanders (11-13-5) are coming off three consecutive losses, including a 5-4 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night. The Islanders lost in a back-and-forth affair on Richard Paniks tie-breaking goal with just over six minutes remaining.In each of those losses, the Islanders have entered the third period tied only to fall late.Turn around, right back at it tomorrow night, Islanders defenseman Travis Hamonic said. Points are crucial this time of year. Were well aware of whats at stake and where we want to get to as a group. Weve been playing some good hockey. Weve just got to get right back into it.According to Newsday, youngster J-F Berube will get the start for the Islanders in net against Buffalo. It will be the first start of the season for him. ' ' '