Kansas State at Nebraska

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Nebraska beat Kansas State 17–⁠3. It was their 94th meeting; after it, Nebraska led the series 76–⁠15–⁠3 as played.

AwayKansas State6–⁠6 in 2009
3
HomeNebraska10–⁠4 in 2009
17

Final at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE), LincolnTV: ESPNAttendance 85,998

At kickoff
49°F, partly cloudy, wind 6 mph from the southeastWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Lincoln Municipal Airport (KLNK), 6 km from the stadium, nine minutes after kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Kansas State30003
Nebraska377017

Standouts

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Player stats

Kansas State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Grant Gregory11/3112601
Collin Klein1/12700
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Daniel Thomas1999024
Grant Gregory1322013
Brandon Banks11809
Keithen Valentine1101
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Daniel Thomas451027
Brandon Banks548016
Keithen Valentine230018
Attrail Snipes124024
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Tysyn Hartman1420

Nebraska

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Zac Lee13/1916611
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Roy Helu Jr.2695118
Rex Burkhead61707
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Niles Paul482047
Mike McNeill326117
Brandon Kinnie220011
Tyler Legate113013
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Larry Asante100

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

Team stats

Kansas StateNebraska
293Total yards267
183Passing yards190
140Rushing yards101
4.6Yards per pass8.7
4.1Yards per rush2.2
19First downs19
3–⁠14Third downs7–⁠16
1–⁠2Fourth downs1–⁠1
2Turnovers1
7–⁠69Penalties3–⁠34
17:39Possession19:19

Efficiency

Kansas StateNebraska
41%Success rate38%
0.11EPA per play0.00
1.06Explosiveness0.84
0.34Rushing EPA−0.20
−0.08Passing EPA0.43
29%Passing-down success27%
0.04First-down EPA−0.21
0.19Second-down EPA−0.19
0.12Third-down EPA0.57
2%Havoc by its defense1%

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)

Nebraska 80% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Nebraska end zoneKansas State end zoneQ1 Kansas StateField goal, 10 playsQ1 NebraskaField goal, 14 playsQ1 Kansas StatePunt, 5 playsQ2 NebraskaTouchdown pass, 7 playsQ2 Kansas StatePunt, 2 playsQ2 NebraskaPunt, 6 playsQ2 Kansas StatePunt, 3 playsQ2 NebraskaInterception, 7 playsQ2 Kansas StateInterception, 4 playsQ2 NebraskaPunt, 4 playsQ2 Kansas StateMissed FG, 5 playsQ2 NebraskaEnd of halfQ3 NebraskaTouchdown, 1 playQ3 Kansas StateFumble, 7 playsQ3 NebraskaPunt, 3 playsQ3 Kansas StateMissed FG, 6 playsQ3 NebraskaPunt, 3 playsQ3 Kansas StatePunt, 6 playsQ3 NebraskaPunt, 4 playsQ4 Kansas StatePunt, 4 playsQ4 NebraskaPunt, 4 playsQ4 Kansas StateTurnover on downs, 14 playsQ4 NebraskaEnd of game, 8 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Nebraska drives left to right, Kansas State right to left.
  1. Q1 Kansas StateField goal, 10 plays, 60 yards
  2. Q1 NebraskaField goal, 14 plays, 39 yards
  3. Q1 Kansas StatePunt, 5 plays, 78 yards
  4. Q2 NebraskaTouchdown pass, 7 plays, 57 yards
  5. Q2 Kansas StatePunt, 2 plays, 63 yards
  6. Q2 NebraskaPunt, 6 plays, 18 yards
  7. Q2 Kansas StatePunt, 3 plays, 34 yards
  8. Q2 NebraskaInterception, 7 plays, 29 yards
  9. Q2 Kansas StateInterception, 4 plays, 24 yards
  10. Q2 NebraskaPunt, 4 plays, 58 yards
  11. Q2 Kansas StateMissed FG, 5 plays, 59 yards
  12. Q2 NebraskaEnd of half, 0 yards
  13. Q3 NebraskaTouchdown, 1 play, −25 yards
  14. Q3 Kansas StateFumble, 7 plays, 35 yards
  15. Q3 NebraskaPunt, 3 plays, 40 yards
  16. Q3 Kansas StateMissed FG, 6 plays, 15 yards
  17. Q3 NebraskaPunt, 3 plays, 23 yards
  18. Q3 Kansas StatePunt, 6 plays, 5 yards
  19. Q3 NebraskaPunt, 4 plays, 40 yards
  20. Q4 Kansas StatePunt, 4 plays, 79 yards
  21. Q4 NebraskaPunt, 4 plays, 38 yards
  22. Q4 Kansas StateTurnover on downs, 14 plays, 57 yards
  23. Q4 NebraskaEnd of game, 8 plays, 16 yards

Play by play

1st quarter3 drives, then Tied at 3
Kansas State Field goal, 10 plays
14:491st & 10 at own 16Grant Gregory pass complete to Daniel Thomas for 5 yards to the KanSt 21.
14:202nd & 5 at own 21Daniel Thomas rush for 4 yards to the KanSt 25.
13:513rd & 1 at own 25Daniel Thomas rush for 1 yard to the KanSt 26 for a 1ST down.
13:081st & 10 at own 26Grant Gregory pass complete to Brandon Banks for 13 yards to the Neb 46, NEBRASKA penalty 15 yard Personal Foul accepted for a 1ST down.
12:561st & 10 at opp 46Daniel Thomas rush for 6 yards to the Neb 40.
12:182nd & 4 at opp 40Daniel Thomas rush for 10 yards to the Neb 30 for a 1ST down.
11:481st & 10 at opp 30Daniel Thomas rush for 2 yards to the Neb 28.
11:042nd & 8 at opp 28Grant Gregory rush for 2 yards to the Neb 26.
10:313rd & 6 at opp 26KANSAS ST penalty 5 yard False Start on Kenneth Mayfield accepted.
9:573rd & 11 at opp 31Grant Gregory rush for 5 yards to the Neb 26.
9:264th & 6 at opp 26Josh Cherry 44 yard field goal GOOD.Kansas State 3, Nebraska 0
9:26Josh Cherry kickoff for 67 yards returned by Tim Marlowe for 25 yards to the Neb 28.
Nebraska Field goal, 14 plays
8:501st & 10 at own 28Roy Helu Jr. rush for 3 yards to the Neb 31.
8:392nd & 7 at own 31Zac Lee pass complete to Mike McNeill for 9 yards to the Neb 40 for a 1ST down.
8:091st & 10 at own 40Roy Helu Jr. rush for 4 yards to the Neb 44.
7:302nd & 6 at own 44Zac Lee rush for a loss of 3 yards to the Neb 41.
6:573rd & 9 at own 41Zac Lee pass complete to Brandon Kinnie for 9 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down.
6:231st & 10 at the 50Zac Lee pass complete to Tyler Legate for 13 yards to the KanSt 37 for a 1ST down.
6:001st & 10 at opp 37Roy Helu Jr. rush for 3 yards to the KanSt 34.
5:452nd & 7 at opp 34Zac Lee rush for 4 yards to the KanSt 30.
5:033rd & 3 at opp 30Roy Helu Jr. rush for 3 yards to the KanSt 27 for a 1ST down.
4:391st & 10 at opp 27Zac Lee rush for a loss of 2 yards to the KanSt 29.
4:132nd & 12 at opp 29Timeout NEBRASKA, clock 4:13.
4:042nd & 12 at opp 29Roy Helu Jr. rush for 6 yards to the KanSt 23.
3:313rd & 6 at opp 23Zac Lee pass complete to Khiry Cooper for 8 yards to the KanSt 15 for a 1ST down.
3:011st & 10 at opp 15Roy Helu Jr. rush for 3 yards to the KanSt 12.
2:242nd & 7 at opp 12Roy Helu Jr. rush for a loss of 4 yards to the KanSt 16.
1:473rd & 11 at opp 16Zac Lee pass incomplete to Mike McNeill.
1:444th & 11 at opp 16Alex Henery 34 yard field goal GOOD.Tied at 3
1:44Adi Kunalic kickoff for 70 yards returned by Brandon Banks for 15 yards to the KanSt 15.
Kansas State Punt, 5 plays
1:311st & 10 at own 15Daniel Thomas rush for 6 yards to the KanSt 21.
0:542nd & 4 at own 21Daniel Thomas rush for 16 yards to the KanSt 37 for a 1ST down.
0:231st & 10 at own 37Grant Gregory sacked by Austin Jones for a loss of 14 yards to the KanSt 23, KANSAS ST penalty 0 yard Intentional Grounding on Grant Gregory accepted.
0:002nd & 24 at own 23Daniel Thomas rush for 2 yards to the KanSt 25.
Q2 14:553rd & 22 at own 25Grant Gregory pass incomplete to Brandon Banks.
Q2 14:484th & 22 at own 25Ryan Doerr punt for 32 yards, fair catch by Niles Paul at the Neb 43.
2nd quarter8 drives, then Nebraska 10, Kansas State 3
Nebraska Touchdown pass, 7 plays
14:341st & 10 at own 43Zac Lee rush for 4 yards to the Neb 47.
13:532nd & 6 at own 47Zac Lee pass complete to Dreu Young for 8 yards to the KanSt 45 for a 1ST down.
13:451st & 10 at opp 45Roy Helu Jr. rush for 5 yards to the KanSt 40.
13:272nd & 5 at opp 40Zac Lee rush for 5 yards to the KanSt 35 for a 1ST down.
13:271st & 10 at opp 35KANSAS ST penalty 15 yard Personal Foul on John Houlik accepted.
13:121st & 10 at opp 20Zac Lee rush for 4 yards to the KanSt 16.
12:252nd & 6 at opp 16Roy Helu Jr. rush for a loss of 1 yard to the KanSt 17.
12:023rd & 7 at opp 17Zac Lee pass complete to Mike McNeill for 17 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Nebraska 10, Kansas State 3
12:02Adi Kunalic kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Kansas State Punt, 2 plays
11:501st & 10 at own 20Daniel Thomas rush for 3 yards to the KanSt 23.
11:192nd & 7 at own 23KANSAS ST penalty 10 yard Holding on Brian Hertzog accepted, no play.
10:312nd & 17 at own 13Grant Gregory rush for 5 yards to the KanSt 18.
10:183rd & 12 at own 18Grant Gregory pass incomplete.
10:054th & 13 at own 18Ryan Doerr punt for 51 yards, returned by Niles Paul for 2 yards to the Neb 33.
Nebraska Punt, 6 plays
9:561st & 10 at own 33Roy Helu Jr. rush for 5 yards to the Neb 38.
9:172nd & 5 at own 38Roy Helu Jr. rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Neb 38.
8:463rd & 6 at own 37Zac Lee pass complete to Niles Paul for 12 yards to the Neb 49 for a 1ST down.
7:501st & 10 at own 49Rex Burkhead rush for a loss of 4 yards to the Neb 45.
7:392nd & 14 at own 45Zac Lee pass incomplete to Chris Brooks.
7:333rd & 14 at own 45Zac Lee pass complete to Rex Burkhead for 9 yards to the KanSt 46.
7:244th & 5 at opp 46Alex Henery punt for 45 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the KanSt 1.
Kansas State Punt, 3 plays
7:181st & 10 at own 1Grant Gregory pass incomplete to Brandon Banks.
7:122nd & 10 at own 1Grant Gregory pass incomplete to Brandon Banks.
7:073rd & 10 at own 1Grant Gregory pass incomplete to Brandon Banks.
7:014th & 10 at own 1D.J. Fulhage punt for 34 yards, fair catch by Niles Paul at the KanSt 35.
Nebraska Interception, 7 plays
6:551st & 10 at opp 35Zac Lee pass complete to Niles Paul for 7 yards to the KanSt 28.
6:122nd & 3 at opp 28Roy Helu Jr. rush for 2 yards to the KanSt 26.
5:493rd & 1 at opp 26Zac Lee rush for 2 yards to the KanSt 24 for a 1ST down.
5:351st & 10 at opp 24Timeout KANSAS ST, clock 5:35.
5:231st & 10 at opp 24Roy Helu Jr. rush for no gain to the KanSt 24.
4:502nd & 10 at opp 24KANSAS ST penalty 14 yard Pass Interference on Joshua Moore accepted, no play.
4:301st & goal at opp 10Rex Burkhead rush for 5 yards to the KanSt 5.
4:112nd & 0 at opp 5Timeout KANSAS ST, clock 4:11.
3:552nd & goal at opp 5Zac Lee sacked by Jeffrey Fitzgerald for a loss of 14 yards to the KanSt 19.
3:133rd & 0 at opp 19Zac Lee pass intercepted by Tysyn Hartman at the KanSt 0, returned for 42 yards to the KanSt 42.
Kansas State Interception, 4 plays
3:101st & 10 at own 42Timeout KANSAS ST, clock 3:10.
3:071st & 10 at own 42Grant Gregory pass complete to Attrail Snipes for 24 yards to the Neb 34 for a 1ST down.
2:471st & 10 at opp 34Grant Gregory pass incomplete.
2:372nd & 10 at opp 34KANSAS ST penalty 10 yard Holding on Nick Stringer accepted, no play.
2:192nd & 20 at opp 44Grant Gregory pass incomplete to Brandon Banks.
2:123rd & 20 at opp 44Grant Gregory pass intercepted by Larry Asante at the Neb 16, returned for no gain to the Neb 16.
Nebraska Punt, 4 plays
2:041st & 10 at own 16Roy Helu Jr. rush for 18 yards to the Neb 34 for a 1ST down.
1:341st & 10 at own 34Roy Helu Jr. rush for 7 yards to the Neb 41.
1:142nd & 3 at own 41Zac Lee pass incomplete to Roy Helu Jr.
1:083rd & 3 at own 41Zac Lee pass incomplete to Niles Paul.
1:014th & 3 at own 41Alex Henery punt for 35 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the KanSt 24.
Kansas State Missed FG, 5 plays
0:501st & 10 at own 24Grant Gregory pass complete to Daniel Thomas for 6 yards to the KanSt 30.
0:112nd & 4 at own 30Daniel Thomas rush for 24 yards to the Neb 46 for a 1ST down.
0:091st & 10 at opp 46Team pass incomplete.
0:022nd & 10 at opp 46Grant Gregory rush for 13 yards to the Neb 33 for a 1ST down.
0:001st & 10 at opp 33Josh Cherry 51 yard field goal MISSED.
Q3 15:00Josh Cherry kickoff for 68 yards returned by Tim Marlowe for 28 yards to the Neb 30.
3rd quarter7 drives, then Nebraska 17, Kansas State 3
Nebraska Touchdown, 1 play
14:431st & 10 at own 30Roy Helu Jr. rush for 6 yards to the Neb 36.
14:112nd & 4 at own 36Roy Helu Jr. rush for 3 yards to the Neb 39.
13:473rd & 1 at own 39Zac Lee pass complete to Niles Paul for 47 yards to the KanSt 14 for a 1ST down.
13:211st & 10 at opp 14Roy Helu Jr. rush for 14 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Nebraska 16, Kansas State 3
13:21Alex Henery extra point GOOD.Nebraska 17, Kansas State 3
13:15Adi Kunalic kickoff for 69 yards returned by Brandon Banks for 19 yards to the KanSt 20.
Kansas State Fumble, 7 plays
13:001st & 10 at own 20Grant Gregory pass complete to Keithen Valentine for 18 yards to the KanSt 38 for a 1ST down.
12:341st & 10 at own 38Keithen Valentine rush for 1 yard to the KanSt 39.
12:012nd & 9 at own 39Grant Gregory rush for 13 yards to the Neb 48 for a 1ST down.
11:261st & 10 at opp 48Daniel Thomas rush for 1 yard to the Neb 47.
10:462nd & 9 at opp 47Grant Gregory pass complete to Brandon Banks for 16 yards to the Neb 31 for a 1ST down.
10:091st & 10 at opp 31Daniel Thomas rush for 7 yards to the Neb 14, NEBRASKA penalty 10 yard Holding on Jared Crick accepted for a 1ST down.
10:001st & 10 at opp 14Daniel Thomas rush for 1 yard to the Neb 13.
9:222nd & 9 at opp 13Grant Gregory rush for no gain to the Neb 13.
8:523rd & 9 at opp 13Grant Gregory pass complete to Keithen Valentine for 12 yards, fumbled, forced by Larry Asante, recovered by Neb Prince Amukamara at the Neb 5.
Nebraska Punt, 3 plays
8:461st & 10 at own 5Roy Helu Jr. rush for 6 yards to the Neb 11.
8:062nd & 4 at own 11Roy Helu Jr. rush for 3 yards to the Neb 14.
7:323rd & 1 at own 14Roy Helu Jr. rush for no gain to the Neb 14.
7:324th & 1 at own 14Alex Henery punt for 36 yards, returned by Brandon Banks for 5 yards to the Neb 45.
Kansas State Missed FG, 6 plays
6:451st & 10 at opp 45Grant Gregory pass incomplete.
6:232nd & 10 at opp 45Collin Klein pass complete to Daniel Thomas for 27 yards to the Neb 18 for a 1ST down.
6:101st & 10 at opp 18Daniel Thomas rush for 3 yards to the Neb 15.
5:352nd & 7 at opp 15Grant Gregory pass incomplete to Brandon Banks.
5:303rd & 7 at opp 15Grant Gregory pass incomplete to Brandon Banks.
5:264th & 7 at opp 15Josh Cherry 32 yard field goal MISSED.
Nebraska Punt, 3 plays
5:061st & 10 at own 20Zac Lee rush for 3 yards to the Neb 23.
4:432nd & 7 at own 23Rex Burkhead rush for 2 yards to the Neb 25.
4:053rd & 5 at own 25Zac Lee pass incomplete to Brandon Kinnie.
3:514th & 5 at own 25Alex Henery punt for 40 yards, returned by Brandon Banks for 22 yards to the Neb 43.
Kansas State Punt, 6 plays
3:401st & 10 at opp 43Grant Gregory pass complete to Brandon Banks for 5 yards to the Neb 38.
3:102nd & 5 at opp 38Grant Gregory pass incomplete.
2:453rd & 5 at opp 38Grant Gregory pass complete to Brandon Banks for 6 yards to the Neb 32 for a 1ST down.
2:261st & 10 at opp 32Grant Gregory pass incomplete.
2:202nd & 10 at opp 32Daniel Thomas rush for no gain to the Neb 32.
2:153rd & 10 at opp 32Grant Gregory sacked by Phillip Dillard for a loss of 9 yards, fumbled, forced by Phillip Dillard, recovered by KanSt at the Neb 41.
0:554th & 19 at opp 41D.J. Fulhage punt for 29 yards, fair catch by Niles Paul at the Neb 12.
Nebraska Punt, 4 plays
0:221st & 10 at own 12Zac Lee pass complete to Niles Paul for 16 yards to the Neb 28 for a 1ST down.
0:001st & 10 at own 28Roy Helu Jr. rush for a loss of 3 yards to the Neb 25.
Q4 14:452nd & 13 at own 25Zac Lee pass complete to Mike McNeill for no gain to the Neb 25.
Q4 13:523rd & 13 at own 25Zac Lee pass complete to Brandon Kinnie for 11 yards to the Neb 36.
Q4 13:384th & 2 at own 36Alex Henery punt for 61 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the KanSt 3.
4th quarter4 drives, then Nebraska 17, Kansas State 3
Kansas State Punt, 4 plays
13:231st & 10 at own 3Daniel Thomas rush for 2 yards to the KanSt 5.
12:512nd & 8 at own 5Daniel Thomas rush for 1 yard to the KanSt 6.
12:173rd & 7 at own 6NEBRASKA penalty 9 yard Pass Interference on Eric Hagg accepted, no play.
12:171st & 10 at own 15Grant Gregory pass complete to Brandon Banks for 8 yards to the KanSt 23.
11:002nd & 2 at own 23Grant Gregory sacked by Ndamukong Suh for a loss of 5 yards to the KanSt 18.
10:483rd & 7 at own 18Grant Gregory pass incomplete.
10:334th & 7 at own 18D.J. Fulhage punt for 51 yards, returned by Niles Paul for 1 yard to the Neb 32.
Nebraska Punt, 4 plays
10:281st & 10 at own 32Zac Lee pass incomplete to Brandon Kinnie, KANSAS ST penalty 15 yard Personal Foul on Troy Butler accepted for a 1ST down.
10:111st & 10 at own 47Rex Burkhead rush for 1 yard to the Neb 48.
9:402nd & 9 at own 48Rex Burkhead rush for 6 yards to the KanSt 46.
8:483rd & 3 at opp 46Zac Lee sacked by Joshua Moore for a loss of 10 yards to the Neb 44.
8:234th & 13 at own 44Alex Henery punt for 56 yards for a touchback.
Kansas State Turnover on downs, 14 plays
8:161st & 10 at own 20Brandon Banks rush for 9 yards to the KanSt 29.
7:472nd & 1 at own 29Daniel Thomas rush for 10 yards to the KanSt 39 for a 1ST down.
7:261st & 10 at own 39Grant Gregory pass complete to Daniel Thomas for 13 yards to the Neb 48 for a 1ST down.
7:001st & 10 at opp 48Brandon Banks rush for 9 yards to the Neb 39.
6:262nd & 1 at opp 39Grant Gregory pass incomplete to Attrail Snipes.
6:203rd & 1 at opp 39Daniel Thomas rush for no gain to the Neb 39.
6:014th & 1 at opp 39Grant Gregory rush for 3 yards to the Neb 36 for a 1ST down.
5:251st & 10 at opp 36Grant Gregory pass incomplete to Attrail Snipes.
5:172nd & 10 at opp 36Grant Gregory pass incomplete to Jeron Mastrud.
5:073rd & 10 at opp 36Grant Gregory rush for 11 yards to the Neb 25 for a 1ST down.
4:401st & 10 at opp 25Grant Gregory pass incomplete, broken up by Ndamukong Suh.
4:332nd & 10 at opp 25Grant Gregory pass incomplete to Collin Klein.
4:153rd & 10 at opp 25Grant Gregory sacked by Barry Turner and Ndamukong Suh for a loss of 2 yards to the Neb 27.
3:474th & 12 at opp 27Timeout NEBRASKA, clock 3:47.
3:414th & 12 at opp 27Grant Gregory pass incomplete to Brandon Banks.
Nebraska End of game, 8 plays
3:181st & 10 at own 27Roy Helu Jr. rush for no gain to the Neb 27.
2:532nd & 10 at own 27Roy Helu Jr. rush for 5 yards to the Neb 32.
2:533rd & 5 at own 32Timeout KANSAS ST, clock 2:53.
2:343rd & 5 at own 32Roy Helu Jr. rush for 4 yards to the Neb 36.
2:344th & 1 at own 36Timeout KANSAS ST, clock 2:34.
2:134th & 1 at own 36Zac Lee rush for 2 yards to the Neb 38 for a 1ST down.
2:021st & 10 at own 38Roy Helu Jr. rush for 4 yards to the Neb 42.
1:202nd & 6 at own 42Rex Burkhead rush for 7 yards to the Neb 49 for a 1ST down.
0:291st & 10 at own 49Team rush for a loss of 4 yards to the Neb 45.
0:002nd & 14 at own 45Team rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Neb 43.

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.

Officially, Nebraska leads 78–⁠15–⁠2; as played, 77–⁠15–⁠3 in 95 meetings, counting the one since this game.

Recent meetings
2010Nebraska 48, Kansas State 13
2009Nebraska 17, Kansas State 3
2008Nebraska 56, Kansas State 28
2007Nebraska 73, Kansas State 31
2006Nebraska 21, Kansas State 3
2005Nebraska 27, Kansas State 25

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