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Steve Hansen has insisted back-to-back world champions New Zealand are the underdogs for Saturdays rematch with Ireland in Dublin.All Blacks boss Hansen boasts a 92 per cent win record in his four years at the New Zealand helm, but believes Irelands historic win in Chicago alters the complexion of Saturdays Aviva Stadium encounter.New Zealand will field fit-again stellar lock duo Brodie Retallick and Sam Whitelock for Saturdays Dublin Test, with Israel Dagg selected on the wing to counter Irelands exacting aerial kicking threat.While there was obvious disappointment at the loss in Chicago, disappointment doesnt win Test matches - its about having great preparation and attitude, and delivering on the day. We know the challenge we face from Ireland will again be massive and we are going into the game as the underdogs.Theyll be full of confidence and committed to delivering on their home patch. So we will have to take a massive step up, to get the performance we are looking for. It is a challenge that this team needs right now and how we respond will tell us a lot about ourselves. As I said, we are very much looking forward to Saturday.Ireland can be sure to scoff at Hansens claim that New Zealand are the underdogs, and the bookies would back that up too. The average odds remain with Ireland placed at six to one for victory, with the All Blacks one to nine on to win.Ireland ended New Zealands record-breaking 18-match winning streak in Chicago, but boss Joe Schmidt has since insisted his side caught the All Blacks an an opportune moment due to injuries.Retallick and Whitelocks restoration will boost the All Blacks shape no end. Retallick has beaten concussion while Whitelock has proved his fitness this week after ankle trouble.Daggs selection on the wing is entirely designed to prevent Irelands hugely-impressive high-ball work, his comfort at full-back and under the garryowen a boost to the defensive qualities in New Zealands back-three. Mike Bibby Jersey . 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Michigan State also has to replace three starters on the offensive line from the team that made it to college footballs four-team playoff last season.Dantonio faced Furman when he was a player at South Carolina, but aside from that, these schools dont have many links to each other. Furman has never faced a Big Ten team -- it played against Penn State in 1958, well before the Nittany Lions joined the league.Furmans financial guarantee for this game is $655,000. The schools game notes this week begin with an explanation of the nickname -- a Paladin is a knight on a horse. Furman has been playing football since 1889 and can boast a longer history than Clemson and South Carolina. Not many people know that, of course.If the Paladins can make a game of it this week, theyll earn quite a bit of attention. Here are a few things to watch when Michigan State hosts Furman:NEW STARTING QBAfter three seasons backing up Cook, fifth-year senior Tyler OConnor takes over for Michigan State. Hes attempted only 54 passes in his college career, but he did start one big game last season, helping the Spartans to a win at Ohio State when Cook was hurt.Im here tto accept all the pressures, all the failures and successes, whether its good or bad, OConnor said.dddddddddddd Thats something I know comes with the position.UNCERTAINTYFurman listed QBs Reese Hannon and P.J. Blazejowski together atop the depth chart. Hannon is fourth on the schools career list with 5,274 yards passing, but he dealt with concussion problems last season and a broken ankle in 2014. Blazejowski broke an ankle as well before last season.Hannon has started 29 games in his career, and Blazejowski has started 10.STANDOUTFurman safety Trey Robinson has played 33 games, starting 22 of them. He was a preseason all-league selection by Southern Conference coaches. Robinson had two interceptions last year when Furman beat Central Florida for its first win over an FBS opponent since 1999.They have new personnel just like we do, but they also have a lot of players returning, Dantonio said. Their entire front is returning -- great safety in Robinson.OFF AND RUNNINGMichigan State has won seven straight season openers and 17 straight home openers. The Spartans have an open date on the schedule next week, so after playing Furman, their next game wont be until Sept. 17 at Notre Dame.WAITING GAMEMichigan State linebacker Ed Davis missed all of last season with a knee injury, and the Spartans have been hoping hed be cleared for an extra year of eligibility.Paperwork is in, so waiting on the paperwork, Dantonio said earlier this week. He isnt allowed to practice, so hes progressing in terms of getting his knee right and just getting back into shape.Davis was not listed on the depth chart for the game against Furman.---Online: AP college football website: www.collegefootball.ap.org ' ' '