Buffalo at Wisconsin

Saturday, November 18, 2006

No. 12 Wisconsin beat Buffalo 35–⁠3. It was their first meeting; after it, Wisconsin led the series 1–⁠0.

AwayBuffalo2–⁠10 in 2006
3
Home12Wisconsin12–⁠1 in 2006
35

Final at Camp Randall Stadium, MadisonTV: ESPNUAttendance 80,850

At kickoff
38°F, mostly cloudy, haze, wind 8 mph from the northwestWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Dane County Regional-Truax Field Airport (KMSN), 10 km from the stadium, seven minutes before kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Buffalo30003
Wisconsin7147735

Standouts

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Player stats

Buffalo

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Tony Paoli6/2310701
RushingCarYdsTDLong
James Starks1531018
Steven King61304
Tony Paoli6507
Jared Patterson1303
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Naaman Roosevelt290047
Chad Upshaw21408
Steven King2305
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Mike Newton100

Wisconsin

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Tyler Donovan16/2630821
Dustin Sherer0/1000
RushingCarYdsTDLong
P.J. Hill1986116
Lance Smith933114
Dywon Rowan318111
Travis Beckum1101
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Travis Beckum5135062
Luke Swan373135
Paul Hubbard347126
Dywon Rowan133033
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Jack Ikegwuonu150

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

BuffaloWisconsin
159Total yards436
120Passing yards336
52Rushing yards128
4.7Yards per pass11.4
1.9Yards per rush3.0
6First downs19
2–⁠13Third downs3–⁠11
0–⁠0Fourth downs0–⁠1
5Turnovers3
2–⁠15Penalties2–⁠25
15:38Possession20:09

Efficiency

BuffaloWisconsin
21%Success rate32%
−0.20EPA per play0.02
0.95Explosiveness1.50
−0.24Rushing EPA−0.11
−0.17Passing EPA0.16
22%Passing-down success26%
−0.26First-down EPA−0.29
−0.21Second-down EPA0.30
−0.11Third-down EPA0.60
2%Havoc by its defense2%

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Wisconsin 95% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Wisconsin end zoneBuffalo end zoneQ1 BuffaloInterception, 1 playQ1 WisconsinTouchdown pass, 1 playQ1 BuffaloField goal, 6 playsQ1 WisconsinPunt, 3 playsQ1 BuffaloFumble, 2 playsQ1 WisconsinMissed FG, 4 playsQ1 BuffaloPunt, 3 playsQ1 WisconsinMissed FG, 9 playsQ1 BuffaloPunt, 3 playsQ2 WisconsinTurnover on downs, 6 playsQ2 BuffaloPunt, 6 playsQ2 WisconsinPunt, 4 playsQ2 BuffaloPunt, 3 playsQ2 BuffaloMissed FG, 5 playsQ2 WisconsinTouchdown run, 6 playsQ2 BuffaloFumble, 2 playsQ2 WisconsinTouchdown pass, 3 playsQ2 BuffaloEnd of half, 1 playQ3 WisconsinFumbleQ3 BuffaloPunt, 3 playsQ3 WisconsinTouchdown run, 10 playsQ3 BuffaloPunt, 3 playsQ3 WisconsinPunt, 3 playsQ3 BuffaloPunt, 4 playsQ4 WisconsinInterception, 7 playsQ4 BuffaloFumble, 2 playsQ4 WisconsinTouchdown run, 4 playsQ4 BuffaloPunt, 6 playsQ4 WisconsinPunt, 3 playsQ4 BuffaloPunt, 3 playsQ4 WisconsinEnd of game, 1 play
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Wisconsin drives left to right, Buffalo right to left.
  1. Q1 BuffaloInterception, 1 play, 0 yards
  2. Q1 WisconsinTouchdown pass, 1 play, 26 yards
  3. Q1 BuffaloField goal, 6 plays, 63 yards
  4. Q1 WisconsinPunt, 3 plays, 4 yards
  5. Q1 BuffaloFumble, 2 plays, −4 yards
  6. Q1 WisconsinMissed FG, 4 plays, 0 yards
  7. Q1 BuffaloPunt, 3 plays, 7 yards
  8. Q1 WisconsinMissed FG, 9 plays, 64 yards
  9. Q1 BuffaloPunt, 3 plays, 0 yards
  10. Q2 WisconsinTurnover on downs, 6 plays, 33 yards
  11. Q2 BuffaloPunt, 6 plays, 14 yards
  12. Q2 WisconsinPunt, 4 plays, 10 yards
  13. Q2 BuffaloPunt, 3 plays, 3 yards
  14. Q2 BuffaloMissed FG, 5 plays, 37 yards
  15. Q2 WisconsinTouchdown run, 6 plays, 80 yards
  16. Q2 BuffaloFumble, 2 plays, −5 yards
  17. Q2 WisconsinTouchdown pass, 3 plays, 46 yards
  18. Q2 BuffaloEnd of half, 1 play, 0 yards
  19. Q3 WisconsinFumble, −1 yard
  20. Q3 BuffaloPunt, 3 plays, −2 yards
  21. Q3 WisconsinTouchdown run, 10 plays, 62 yards
  22. Q3 BuffaloPunt, 3 plays, 8 yards
  23. Q3 WisconsinPunt, 3 plays, −9 yards
  24. Q3 BuffaloPunt, 4 plays, 25 yards
  25. Q4 WisconsinInterception, 7 plays, 44 yards
  26. Q4 BuffaloFumble, 2 plays, 2 yards
  27. Q4 WisconsinTouchdown run, 4 plays, 24 yards
  28. Q4 BuffaloPunt, 6 plays, 14 yards
  29. Q4 WisconsinPunt, 3 plays, 1 yard
  30. Q4 BuffaloPunt, 3 plays, 7 yards
  31. Q4 WisconsinEnd of game, 1 play, −1 yard

Play by play

1st quarter8 drives, then Wisconsin 7, Buffalo 3
Buffalo Interception, 1 play
14:181st & 10 at own 20Tony Paoli pass intercepted by Jack Ikegwuonu at the Buff 32, returned for 6 yards to the Buff 26.
Wisconsin Touchdown pass, 1 play
14:041st & 10 at opp 26Tyler Donovan pass complete to Paul Hubbard for 26 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Wisconsin 6, Buffalo 0
14:04Taylor Mehlhaff extra point GOOD.Wisconsin 7, Buffalo 0
13:59Taylor Mehlhaff kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Buffalo Field goal, 6 plays
13:391st & 10 at own 20Tony Paoli pass incomplete to Naaman Roosevelt.
13:222nd & 10 at own 20Tony Paoli pass complete to Naaman Roosevelt for 47 yards to the Wisc 33 for a 1ST down, Wisconsin penalty 15 yard personal foul accepted.
13:011st & 10 at opp 18James Starks rush for 4 yards to the Wisc 14.
12:192nd & 6 at opp 14James Starks rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Wisc 15.
11:203rd & 7 at opp 15Tony Paoli sacked by Lance Smith at the Wisc 17 for a loss of 2 yards.
11:074th & 9 at opp 17Adam Tanalski 34 yard field goal GOOD.Wisconsin 7, Buffalo 3
10:59Adam Tanalski kickoff for 49 yards returned by Jerry Butler for 5 yards to the Wisc 21.
Wisconsin Punt, 3 plays
10:381st & 10 at own 21P.J. Hill rush for 3 yards to the Wisc 24.
10:022nd & 7 at own 24P.J. Hill rush for no gain to the Wisc 24.
9:223rd & 7 at own 24Tyler Donovan pass complete to Xavier Harris for 1 yard to the Wisc 25.
8:524th & 6 at own 25Kenneth DeBauche punt for 35 yards punt out-of-bounds at the Buff 40, Buffalo penalty 10 yard holding accepted.
Buffalo Fumble, 2 plays
8:311st & 10 at own 30Tony Paoli pass incomplete to Chad Upshaw.
8:052nd & 10 at own 30James Starks rush for a loss of 1 yard, fumbled at the Buff 26, recovered by Joe Stellmacher at the Buff 26.
Wisconsin Missed FG, 4 plays
7:451st & 10 at opp 26P.J. Hill rush for 2 yards to the Buff 24.
7:202nd & 8 at opp 24Tyler Donovan rush for 2 yards to the Buff 22.
6:223rd & 6 at opp 22Tyler Donovan sacked by Chris Callahan at the Buff 26 for a loss of 4 yards.
6:094th & 10 at opp 26Taylor Mehlhaff 44 yard field goal MISSED.
Buffalo Punt, 3 plays
5:451st & 10 at own 26Tony Paoli rush for 7 yards to the Buff 33.
5:002nd & 3 at own 33James Starks rush for no gain to the Buff 33.
4:243rd & 3 at own 33Tony Paoli pass incomplete to Chad Upshaw.
4:134th & 3 at own 33Ben Woods punt for 48 yards downed at the Wisc 19.
Wisconsin Missed FG, 9 plays
3:281st & 10 at own 19P.J. Hill rush for 6 yards to the Wisc 25.
3:182nd & 4 at own 25P.J. Hill rush for 14 yards to the Wisc 39 for a 1ST down.
2:501st & 10 at own 39P.J. Hill rush for 3 yards to the Wisc 42.
2:162nd & 7 at own 42Tyler Donovan pass complete to Travis Beckum for 19 yards to the Buff 39 for a 1ST down.
1:441st & 10 at opp 39Tyler Donovan pass complete to Travis Beckum for 23 yards to the Buff 16 for a 1ST down.
1:171st & 10 at opp 16Tyler Donovan pass incomplete to Paul Hubbard.
1:022nd & 10 at opp 16Dywon Rowan rush for 4 yards to the Buff 12.
0:123rd & 6 at opp 12P.J. Hill rush for a loss of 5 yards, fumbled at the Buff 17, recovered by P.J. Hill at the Buff 17.
0:004th & 11 at opp 17Taylor Mehlhaff 34 yard field goal BLOCKED.
2nd quarter10 drives, then Wisconsin 21, Buffalo 3
Buffalo Punt, 3 plays
14:321st & 10 at own 20James Starks rush for 5 yards to the Buff 25.
14:142nd & 5 at own 25Tony Paoli pass incomplete to Chad Upshaw.
14:143rd & 5 at own 25Buffalo penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
14:093rd & 10 at own 20Tony Paoli pass incomplete to Chad Upshaw.
13:564th & 10 at own 20Ben Woods punt for 40 yards, returned by Zach Hampton for 2 yards to the Wisc 42.
Wisconsin Turnover on downs, 6 plays
13:301st & 10 at own 42P.J. Hill rush for 1 yard to the Wisc 43.
13:072nd & 9 at own 43Tyler Donovan pass complete to Luke Swan for 24 yards to the Buff 33 for a 1ST down.
13:011st & 10 at opp 33Tyler Donovan pass incomplete to Travis Beckum.
12:392nd & 10 at opp 33Tyler Donovan pass complete to Xavier Harris for 2 yards to the Buff 31.
12:023rd & 8 at opp 31Tyler Donovan pass complete to Paul Hubbard for 5 yards to the Buff 26.
11:344th & 3 at opp 26Tyler Donovan rush for 1 yard to the Buff 25.
Buffalo Punt, 6 plays
11:031st & 10 at own 25James Starks rush for 8 yards to the Buff 33.
10:152nd & 2 at own 33Steven King rush for 1 yard to the Buff 34.
10:003rd & 1 at own 34Timeout BUFFALO, clock 10:00.
9:543rd & 1 at own 34Tony Paoli rush for 3 yards to the Buff 37 for a 1ST down.
9:171st & 10 at own 37James Starks rush for 2 yards to the Buff 39.
8:482nd & 8 at own 39Tony Paoli pass incomplete to Naaman Roosevelt.
8:443rd & 8 at own 39Tony Paoli pass incomplete to Brian Watson.
8:334th & 8 at own 39Ben Woods punt for 36 yards downed at the Wisc 25.
Wisconsin Punt, 4 plays
8:051st & 10 at own 25Tyler Donovan pass complete to Paul Hubbard for 16 yards to the Wisc 41 for a 1ST down.
7:511st & 10 at own 41Tyler Donovan pass incomplete to Luke Swan.
6:552nd & 10 at own 41Tyler Donovan sacked by James Judges, fumbled at the Wisc 31, recovered by Wisc at the Wisc 31, tackled by James Judges.
6:403rd & 20 at own 31Tyler Donovan pass complete to P.J. Hill for 4 yards to the Wisc 35.
6:194th & 16 at own 35Kenneth DeBauche punt for 47 yards, returned by Naaman Roosevelt for 11 yards to the Buff 29.
Buffalo Punt, 3 plays
6:041st & 10 at own 29Tony Paoli pass incomplete to Chad Upshaw.
5:292nd & 10 at own 29Tony Paoli pass complete to Steven King for a loss of 1 yard to the Buff 28.
5:003rd & 11 at own 28Tony Paoli pass complete to Steven King for 4 yards to the Buff 32.
4:344th & 7 at own 32Ben Woods punt for 23 yards, returned by Jameson Davis for no gain to the Wisc 45, fumbled at the Wisc 45, recovered by Buff.
Buffalo Missed FG, 5 plays
4:191st & 10 at opp 45Tony Paoli pass complete to Naaman Roosevelt for 42 yards to the Wisc 3 for a 1ST down.
3:581st & goal at opp 3Steven King rush for no gain to the Wisc 3.
2:592nd & goal at opp 3James Starks rush for a loss of 5 yards to the Wisc 8.
2:443rd & 0 at opp 8Timeout BUFFALO, clock 02:44.
2:403rd & goal at opp 8Tony Paoli pass incomplete to Ernest Jackson.
2:294th & 0 at opp 8Adam Tanalski 25 yard field goal MISSED.
Wisconsin Touchdown run, 6 plays
2:291st & 10 at own 20Timeout WISCONSIN, clock 02:29.
2:241st & 10 at own 20Tyler Donovan pass complete to Travis Beckum for 15 yards to the Wisc 35 for a 1ST down.
2:171st & 10 at own 35Tyler Donovan pass incomplete to Luke Swan.
2:122nd & 10 at own 35Tyler Donovan pass incomplete.
1:593rd & 10 at own 35Tyler Donovan pass complete to Travis Beckum for 61 yards to the Buff 4 for a 1ST down.
1:591st & 0 at opp 4Timeout BUFFALO, clock 01:59.
1:481st & goal at opp 4P.J. Hill rush for 1 yard to the Buff 3.
1:242nd & goal at opp 3P.J. Hill rush for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Wisconsin 13, Buffalo 3
1:24Taylor Mehlhaff extra point GOOD.Wisconsin 14, Buffalo 3
1:06Taylor Mehlhaff kickoff for 65 yards returned by Naaman Roosevelt for 51 yards to the Wisc 49.
Buffalo Fumble, 2 plays
0:561st & 10 at opp 49Tony Paoli pass incomplete.
0:502nd & 10 at opp 49Tony Paoli sacked by Joe Monty, fumbled at the Buff 46, recovered by Mike Newkirk at the Buff 46, tackled by Joe Monty.
Wisconsin Touchdown pass, 3 plays
0:501st & 10 at opp 46Timeout WISCONSIN, clock 00:50.
0:441st & 10 at opp 46Tyler Donovan pass incomplete to Paul Hubbard.
0:342nd & 10 at opp 46Tyler Donovan rush for 11 yards to the Buff 35 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
0:271st & 10 at opp 35Tyler Donovan pass complete to Luke Swan for 35 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Wisconsin 20, Buffalo 3
0:27Taylor Mehlhaff extra point GOOD.Wisconsin 21, Buffalo 3
0:19Taylor Mehlhaff kickoff for 35 yards returned by Chad Upshaw for 12 yards to the Buff 42.
Buffalo End of half, 1 play
0:001st & 10 at own 42James Starks rush for no gain to the Buff 42.
Q3 14:51Adam Tanalski kickoff for 48 yards returned by Jerry Butler for 12 yards to the Wisc 29.
3rd quarter6 drives, then Wisconsin 28, Buffalo 3
Wisconsin Fumble
13:541st & 10 at own 29P.J. Hill rush for 7 yards to the Wisc 36.
13:462nd & 3 at own 36P.J. Hill rush for 1 yard to the Wisc 37.
13:103rd & 2 at own 37P.J. Hill rush for 16 yards to the Buff 47 for a 1ST down.
12:421st & 10 at opp 47Tyler Donovan pass complete to Luke Swan for 14 yards to the Buff 33 for a 1ST down.
12:301st & 10 at opp 33Travis Beckum rush for 1 yard to the Buff 32.
11:492nd & 9 at opp 32P.J. Hill rush for 2 yards, fumbled at the Buff 28, recovered by Jesse Imes at the Buff 28.
Buffalo Punt, 3 plays
11:081st & 10 at own 28Tony Paoli sacked by Deandre Levy at the Buff 25 for a loss of 3 yards.
10:502nd & 13 at own 25James Starks rush for 1 yard to the Buff 26.
10:103rd & 12 at own 26Tony Paoli pass incomplete to Terrance Breaux.
10:024th & 12 at own 26Ben Woods punt for 37 yards, returned by Zach Hampton for 1 yard to the Wisc 38.
Wisconsin Touchdown run, 10 plays
9:181st & 10 at own 38Lance Smith rush for 5 yards to the Wisc 43.
9:072nd & 5 at own 43Lance Smith rush for 14 yards to the Buff 43 for a 1ST down.
8:331st & 10 at opp 43Lance Smith rush for 1 yard to the Buff 42.
8:002nd & 9 at opp 42Tyler Donovan rush for 18 yards to the Buff 24 for a 1ST down.
7:301st & 10 at opp 24Wisconsin penalty 3 yard holding accepted, no play.
6:421st & 7 at opp 21P.J. Hill rush for 3 yards to the Buff 18.
6:342nd & 4 at opp 18P.J. Hill rush for 5 yards to the Buff 13 for a 1ST down.
6:111st & 10 at opp 13P.J. Hill rush for 3 yards to the Buff 10.
5:322nd & 7 at opp 10P.J. Hill rush for 8 yards to the Buff 2 for a 1ST down.
5:041st & goal at opp 2Tyler Donovan pass incomplete to Andy Crooks.
4:592nd & goal at opp 2Lance Smith rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Wisconsin 27, Buffalo 3
4:59Taylor Mehlhaff extra point GOOD.Wisconsin 28, Buffalo 3
4:53Taylor Mehlhaff kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Buffalo Punt, 3 plays
4:261st & 10 at own 20James Starks rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Buff 19.
3:352nd & 11 at own 19Tony Paoli pass complete to Chad Upshaw for 9 yards to the Buff 28.
3:303rd & 2 at own 28Tony Paoli pass incomplete to Terrance Breaux.
3:304th & 2 at own 28Timeout BUFFALO, clock 03:30.
3:254th & 2 at own 28Ben Woods punt for 23 yards punt out-of-bounds at the Wisc 49.
Wisconsin Punt, 3 plays
2:411st & 10 at own 49Tyler Donovan sacked by Trevor Scott at the Wisc 35 for a loss of 14 yards.
2:112nd & 24 at own 35Tyler Donovan sacked by James Judges at the Wisc 27 for a loss of 8 yards.
1:403rd & 32 at own 27Tyler Donovan pass complete to Andy Crooks for 13 yards to the Wisc 40.
1:104th & 19 at own 40Kenneth DeBauche punt for 56 yards downed at the Buff 4.
Buffalo Punt, 4 plays
0:321st & 10 at own 4James Starks rush for 18 yards to the Buff 22 for a 1ST down.
0:121st & 10 at own 22Tony Paoli rush for 4 yards to the Buff 26.
Q4 14:492nd & 6 at own 26James Starks rush for 3 yards to the Buff 29.
Q4 14:073rd & 3 at own 29Tony Paoli pass incomplete.
Q4 13:524th & 3 at own 29Taylor Packwood punt for 48 yards downed at the Wisc 23.
4th quarter7 drives, then Wisconsin 35, Buffalo 3
Wisconsin Interception, 7 plays
13:331st & 10 at own 23Lance Smith rush for 10 yards to the Wisc 33 for a 1ST down.
13:101st & 10 at own 33Lance Smith rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Wisc 32.
12:342nd & 11 at own 32Tyler Donovan pass incomplete to Andy Crooks.
12:223rd & 11 at own 32Tyler Donovan pass complete to Dywon Rowan for 33 yards to the Buff 35 for a 1ST down.
12:001st & 10 at opp 35Tyler Donovan pass incomplete to Travis Beckum.
11:472nd & 10 at opp 35Dywon Rowan rush for 2 yards to the Buff 33.
10:583rd & 8 at opp 33Tyler Donovan pass intercepted by Mike Newton at the Buff 22, returned for no gain to the Buff 22.
Buffalo Fumble, 2 plays
10:351st & 10 at own 22James Starks rush for a loss of 3 yards to the Buff 19.
9:572nd & 13 at own 19James Starks rush for 5 yards, fumbled at the Buff 24, forced by Jason Chapman, recovered by Xavier Harris at the Buff 24.
Wisconsin Touchdown run, 4 plays
9:431st & 10 at opp 24Lance Smith rush for 1 yard to the Buff 23.
9:112nd & 9 at opp 23Tyler Donovan pass complete to Travis Beckum for 16 yards to the Buff 7 for a 1ST down.
8:251st & goal at opp 7Tyler Donovan sacked by Trevor Scott at the Buff 11 for a loss of 4 yards.
7:592nd & goal at opp 11Dywon Rowan rush for 11 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Wisconsin 34, Buffalo 3
7:59Taylor Mehlhaff extra point GOOD.Wisconsin 35, Buffalo 3
7:53Taylor Mehlhaff kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Buffalo Punt, 6 plays
7:251st & 10 at own 20Steven King rush for 1 yard to the Buff 21.
6:492nd & 9 at own 21Steven King rush for 4 yards to the Buff 25.
6:123rd & 5 at own 25Timeout BUFFALO, clock 06:12.
6:043rd & 5 at own 25Tony Paoli pass complete to Chad Upshaw for 6 yards to the Buff 31 for a 1ST down.
5:351st & 10 at own 31Steven King rush for 3 yards to the Buff 34.
4:562nd & 7 at own 34Tony Paoli pass incomplete.
4:523rd & 7 at own 34Tony Paoli pass incomplete to Naaman Roosevelt.
4:244th & 7 at own 34Taylor Packwood punt for 29 yards, fair catch by Zach Hampton at the Wisc 37.
Wisconsin Punt, 3 plays
3:501st & 10 at own 37Lance Smith rush for 3 yards to the Wisc 40.
3:122nd & 7 at own 40Lance Smith rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Wisc 38.
3:053rd & 9 at own 38Tyler Donovan pass incomplete to Sean Lewis.
2:454th & 9 at own 38Kenneth DeBauche punt for 47 yards, returned by Naaman Roosevelt for a loss of 1 yard to the Buff 14.
Buffalo Punt, 3 plays
2:041st & 10 at own 14Steven King rush for 4 yards to the Buff 18.
1:492nd & 6 at own 18Jared Patterson rush for 3 yards to the Buff 21.
1:123rd & 3 at own 21Tony Paoli pass incomplete to Chad Upshaw.
0:504th & 3 at own 21Taylor Packwood punt for 39 yards downed at the Wisc 40.
Wisconsin End of game, 1 play
0:321st & 10 at own 40Team rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Wisc 39.

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

Wisconsin leads 2–⁠0 in two meetings, counting the one since this game.

Recent meetings
2023Wisconsin 38, Buffalo 17
2006Wisconsin 35, Buffalo 3

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