... and mentally prepared for the task at hand.

Last November, Penn State stormed into Iowa City looking to remain on cruise control as they maneuvered through the Big Ten conference.

Undefeated at the time, then No. 3 Penn State appeared to be on a collision course with a divine decree to play in a national championship.

All they had to do is win out and most likely, the computers and polls would have leaned in their favor.

Instead, the Iowa Hawkeyes obliterated Penn State's experienced offensive line and forced QB Daryll Clark into rushing his throws throughout most of the game.

Penn State was able to move the ball, but once they entered into Iowa territory, the Hawkeyes powerful defensive line led by Mitch King pro...

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