Bowling Green at Notre Dame

Saturday, October 5, 2019

No. 9 Notre Dame beat Bowling Green 52–⁠0. It was their only meeting on record.

AwayBowling Green3–⁠9 in 2019
0
Home9Notre Dame11–⁠2 in 2019
52

Final at Notre Dame Stadium, Notre DameTV: NBCAttendance 77,622

At kickoff
65°F, clear, wind 13 mph from the southeastWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; South Bend Regional Airport (KSBN), 7 km from the stadium, 24 minutes after kickoff
Officials
Referee J. Magallanes; umpire M. Shupe; head linesman T. Lynch; line judge D. Lawrence; side judge M. McCarthy; field judge K. Johnson; back judge S. Prewitt; center judge L. HayesGame officials: stats.ncaa.org box scores, via SportsDataverse

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Bowling Green00000
Notre Dame211410752

Standouts

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Player stats

Bowling Green

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Grant Loy13/2510601
Darius Wade2/2400
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Davon Jones1659017
Bryson Denley1357016
Grant Loy8609
Nigel Sealey3303
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Quintin Morris1092024
Bryson Denley211012
R.B. Marlow III1505
Christian Sims1202
DefenseTklTFLSacksInt
Antonyo Sotolongo12000
Brandon Perce9000
Kholbe Coleman70.500
JaJuan Hudson7000

Notre Dame

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Ian Book16/2026150
Phil Jurkovec5/77910
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Tony Jones Jr.7102036
Phil Jurkovec442019
C’Bo Flemister83017
Jahmir Smith329024
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Javon McKinley5104126
Chase Claypool361234
Brock Wright140040
Avery Davis339132
DefenseTklTFLSacksInt
Jalen Elliott6001
Alohi Gilman5000
Jamir Jones4210
Asmar Bilal4100
Julian Okwara3210

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

Team stats

Bowling GreenNotre Dame
228Total yards573
110Passing yards340
118Rushing yards233
4.1Yards per pass12.6
2.8Yards per rush6.9
14First downs27
8–⁠19Third downs8–⁠11
0–⁠2Fourth downs0–⁠0
1Turnovers0
6–⁠39Penalties1–⁠5
33:20Possession26:40
0Sacks (by defense)2

Efficiency

Bowling GreenNotre Dame
29%Success rate63%
−0.09EPA per play0.64
1.23Explosiveness1.34
−0.14Rushing EPA0.33
−0.02Passing EPA1.07
29%Passing-down success50%
−0.27First-down EPA0.62
−0.12Second-down EPA0.29
0.54Third-down EPA1.35
11%Havoc by its defense22%

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 and the line, going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Notre Dame 93% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The line

Notre Dame −45.5, over/under 63.5.

The last line on file before kickoff: the consensus line when the books publish one, otherwise a single major sportsbook’s.

Before kickoff, the win chances were Notre Dame >99%, Bowling Green <1%. CollegeFootballData.com’s estimate from the point spread.

Every drive

Notre Dame end zoneBowling Green end zoneQ1 Notre DamePunt, 3 playsQ1 Bowling GreenPunt, 3 playsQ1 Notre DameTouchdown, 6 playsQ1 Bowling GreenPunt, 3 playsQ1 Notre DameTouchdown, 3 playsQ1 Bowling GreenPunt, 3 playsQ1 Notre DameTouchdown, 4 playsQ1 Bowling GreenPunt, 14 playsQ2 Notre DamePunt, 6 playsQ2 Bowling GreenTurnover on downs, 7 playsQ2 Notre DameTouchdown, 4 playsQ2 Bowling GreenPunt, 6 playsQ2 Notre DameTouchdown, 6 playsQ2 Bowling GreenInterception, 7 playsQ3 Bowling GreenMissed FG, 12 playsQ3 Notre DameField goal, 6 playsQ3 Bowling GreenPunt, 6 playsQ3 Notre DameTouchdown, 6 playsQ3 Bowling GreenPunt, 6 playsQ4 Notre DameTouchdown, 12 playsQ4 Bowling GreenPunt, 3 playsQ4 Notre DameEnd of game, 6 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Notre Dame drives left to right, Bowling Green right to left.
  1. Q1 Notre DamePunt, 3 plays, 6 yards
  2. Q1 Bowling GreenPunt, 3 plays, 3 yards
  3. Q1 Notre DameTouchdown, 6 plays, 80 yards
  4. Q1 Bowling GreenPunt, 3 plays, −4 yards
  5. Q1 Notre DameTouchdown, 3 plays, 46 yards
  6. Q1 Bowling GreenPunt, 3 plays, −1 yard
  7. Q1 Notre DameTouchdown, 4 plays, 50 yards
  8. Q1 Bowling GreenPunt, 14 plays, 27 yards
  9. Q2 Notre DamePunt, 6 plays, 21 yards
  10. Q2 Bowling GreenTurnover on downs, 7 plays, 44 yards
  11. Q2 Notre DameTouchdown, 4 plays, 53 yards
  12. Q2 Bowling GreenPunt, 6 plays, 16 yards
  13. Q2 Notre DameTouchdown, 6 plays, 78 yards
  14. Q2 Bowling GreenInterception, 7 plays, 41 yards
  15. Q3 Bowling GreenMissed FG, 12 plays, 52 yards
  16. Q3 Notre DameField goal, 6 plays, 68 yards
  17. Q3 Bowling GreenPunt, 6 plays, 16 yards
  18. Q3 Notre DameTouchdown, 6 plays, 75 yards
  19. Q3 Bowling GreenPunt, 6 plays, 21 yards
  20. Q4 Notre DameTouchdown, 12 plays, 79 yards
  21. Q4 Bowling GreenPunt, 3 plays, 3 yards
  22. Q4 Notre DameEnd of game, 6 plays, 22 yards

Play by play

1st quarter8 drives, then Notre Dame 21, Bowling Green 0
Notre Dame Punt, 3 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 35Mason Lawler kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
14:521st & 10 at own 25Ian Book pass complete to Tommy Tremble for 6 yds to the NDame 31
14:322nd & 4 at own 31Ian Book pass complete to Michael Young for a loss of 2 yards to the NDame 29
13:453rd & 6 at own 29Ian Book run for 2 yds to the NDame 31
13:114th & 4 at own 31Jay Bramblett punt for 42 yds , Jake Rogers returns for 2 yds to the BwGrn 29 BOWLING GREEN Penalty, Personal Foul (10 Yards) to the BwGrn 19
Bowling Green Punt, 3 plays
13:021st & 10 at own 19Bryson Denley run for a loss of 1 yard to the BwGrn 18
12:102nd & 11 at own 18Darius Wade pass complete to Bryson Denley for a loss of 1 yard to the BwGrn 17
11:553rd & 12 at own 17Darius Wade pass complete to Quintin Morris for 5 yds to the BwGrn 22
11:304th & 7 at own 22Matt Naranjo punt for 52 yds , Chris Finke returns for a loss of 6 yards to the NDame 20
Notre Dame Touchdown, 6 plays
11:211st & 10 at own 20Tony Jones Jr. run for 13 yds to the NDame 33 for a 1ST down
11:011st & 10 at own 33Tony Jones Jr. run for 18 yds to the BwGrn 49 for a 1ST down
10:411st & 10 at opp 49Tony Jones Jr. run for 6 yds to the BwGrn 43
10:192nd & 4 at opp 43Tony Jones Jr. run for 3 yds to the BwGrn 40
10:053rd & 1 at opp 40Ian Book pass complete to Javon McKinley for 23 yds to the BwGrn 17 for a 1ST down
9:321st & 10 at opp 17Ian Book pass complete to Tommy Tremble for 17 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Doerer KICK)Notre Dame 7, Bowling Green 0
Bowling Green Punt, 3 plays
9:321st & 10 at own 35Jonathan Doerer kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
9:211st & 10 at own 25Bryson Denley run for 3 yds to the BwGrn 28
8:592nd & 7 at own 28RB Marlow III run for a loss of 3 yards to the BwGrn 25
8:023rd & 10 at own 25Darius Wade sacked by Jamir Jones for a loss of 4 yards to the BwGrn 21
7:504th & 14 at own 21Matt Naranjo punt for 50 yds , Chris Finke returns for 25 yds to the BwGrn 46
Notre Dame Touchdown, 3 plays
7:361st & 10 at opp 46Avery Davis run for 6 yds to the BwGrn 40
7:202nd & 4 at opp 40Ian Book pass complete to Chase Claypool for 19 yds to the BwGrn 21 for a 1ST down
6:511st & 10 at opp 21Ian Book pass complete to Cole Kmet for 21 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Doerer KICK)Notre Dame 14, Bowling Green 0
Bowling Green Punt, 3 plays
6:511st & 10 at own 35Jonathan Doerer kickoff for 61 yds , Bryson Denley return for 13 yds to the BwGrn 17
6:261st & 10 at own 17Davon Jones run for a loss of 1 yard to the BwGrn 16
6:212nd & 11 at own 16Grant Loy pass incomplete
6:183rd & 11 at own 16Grant Loy pass incomplete to Davon Jones
6:044th & 11 at own 16Matt Naranjo punt for 49 yds , Chris Finke returns for 15 yds to the 50 yard line
Notre Dame Touchdown, 4 plays
5:551st & 10 at the 50Avery Davis run for 3 yds to the BwGrn 47
5:362nd & 7 at opp 47Braden Lenzy run for 3 yds to the BwGrn 44
5:053rd & 4 at opp 44Ian Book pass complete to Cole Kmet for 10 yds to the BwGrn 34 for a 1ST down
4:441st & 10 at opp 34Ian Book pass complete to Chase Claypool for 34 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Doerer KICK)Notre Dame 21, Bowling Green 0
Bowling Green Punt, 14 plays
4:441st & 10 at own 35Jonathan Doerer kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
4:441st & 10 at own 25BOWLING GREEN Penalty, False Start (-5 Yards) to the BwGrn 20
4:211st & 15 at own 20Grant Loy run for 7 yds to the BwGrn 27
3:482nd & 8 at own 27Grant Loy pass complete to Quintin Morris for 2 yds to the BwGrn 29
3:253rd & 6 at own 29Grant Loy run for 8 yds to the BwGrn 37 for a 1ST down
2:541st & 10 at own 37Grant Loy run for 9 yds to the BwGrn 46
2:102nd & 1 at own 46Davon Jones run for 3 yds to the BwGrn 49 for a 1ST down
2:041st & 10 at own 49Grant Loy pass incomplete
1:512nd & 10 at own 49Grant Loy run for 8 yds to the NDame 43
1:413rd & 2 at opp 43Grant Loy pass complete to Quintin Morris for 9 yds to the NDame 34 for a 1ST down
1:001st & 10 at opp 34Davon Jones run for 3 yds to the NDame 31
0:202nd & 7 at opp 31Grant Loy pass incomplete to Julian Ortega-Jones
0:103rd & 7 at opp 31Grant Loy pass complete to Quintin Morris for 9 yds to the NDame 22 for a 1ST down
Q2 14:521st & 10 at opp 22Davon Jones run for no gain to the NDame 22
Q2 14:252nd & 10 at opp 22Grant Loy pass complete to Davon Jones for no gain to the NDame 22
Q2 14:033rd & 10 at opp 22BOWLING GREEN Penalty, False Start (-5 Yards) to the NDame 27
Q2 14:033rd & 15 at opp 48Grant Loy sacked by Julian Okwara for a loss of 21 yards to the NDame 48 BOWLING GREEN Penalty, Intentional Grounding ( Yards) to the NDame 48
Q2 13:364th & 36 at opp 48Matt Naranjo punt for 34 yds, fair catch by Chris Finke at the NDame 14
2nd quarter6 drives, then Notre Dame 35, Bowling Green 0
Notre Dame Punt, 6 plays
13:211st & 10 at own 14C’Bo Flemister run for 4 yds to the NDame 18
12:562nd & 6 at own 18C’Bo Flemister run for 4 yds to the NDame 22
12:253rd & 2 at own 22Ian Book pass complete to Tommy Tremble for 9 yds to the NDame 31 for a 1ST down
12:051st & 10 at own 31C’Bo Flemister run for 4 yds to the NDame 35
11:412nd & 6 at own 35Ian Book pass incomplete to Michael Young
11:333rd & 6 at own 35Ian Book pass incomplete
11:224th & 6 at own 35Jay Bramblett punt for 49 yds , Jake Rogers returns for 2 yds to the BwGrn 18, BOWLING GREEN Penalty, Illegal Block (9 Yards) to the BwGrn 9
Bowling Green Turnover on downs, 7 plays
11:111st & 10 at own 9Bryson Denley run for 5 yds to the BwGrn 14
10:392nd & 5 at own 14Bryson Denley run for 6 yds to the BwGrn 20 for a 1ST down
10:211st & 10 at own 20Grant Loy pass complete to Quintin Morris for 24 yds to the BwGrn 44 for a 1ST down
9:381st & 10 at own 44Bryson Denley run for 4 yds to the BwGrn 48
9:052nd & 6 at own 48Davon Jones run for 4 yds to the NDame 48
8:253rd & 2 at opp 48Davon Jones run for 1 yd to the NDame 47
8:164th & 1 at opp 47Grant Loy run for no gain to the NDame 47
Notre Dame Touchdown, 4 plays
8:011st & 10 at own 47Ian Book pass complete to Chris Finke for 24 yds to the BwGrn 29 for a 1ST down
7:521st & 10 at opp 29Ian Book pass complete to Javon McKinley for 21 yds to the BwGrn 8 for a 1ST down
7:251st & goal at opp 8Tony Jones Jr. run for no gain to the BwGrn 8
6:492nd & goal at opp 8Ian Book pass complete to Chase Claypool for 8 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Doerer KICK)Notre Dame 28, Bowling Green 0
Bowling Green Punt, 6 plays
6:492nd & 10 at own 35Jonathan Doerer kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
6:211st & 10 at own 25Bryson Denley run for 1 yd to the BwGrn 26
6:182nd & 9 at own 26Grant Loy pass incomplete to Julian Ortega-Jones
6:113rd & 9 at own 26Bryson Denley run for 9 yds to the BwGrn 35 for a 1ST down
5:391st & 10 at own 35Grant Loy pass incomplete to Quintin Morris
5:212nd & 10 at own 35Davon Jones run for 7 yds to the BwGrn 42
4:423rd & 3 at own 42Davon Jones run for a loss of 1 yard to the BwGrn 41
4:274th & 4 at own 41Matt Naranjo punt for 37 yds, fair catch by Chris Finke at the NDame 22
Notre Dame Touchdown, 6 plays
4:121st & 10 at own 22Jahmir Smith run for 24 yds to the NDame 46 for a 1ST down
4:011st & 10 at own 46NOTRE DAME Penalty, False Start (Robert Hainsey) to the NDame 41
3:361st & 15 at own 41Ian Book pass complete to Avery Davis for no gain to the NDame 41
3:032nd & 15 at own 41Ian Book pass complete to Brock Wright for 40 yds to the BwGrn 19 for a 1ST down
2:331st & 10 at opp 19Avery Davis run for a loss of 9 yards to the BwGrn 28
2:102nd & 19 at opp 28Ian Book run for 3 yds to the BwGrn 25
1:243rd & 16 at opp 25Ian Book pass complete to Javon McKinley for 25 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Doerer KICK)Notre Dame 35, Bowling Green 0
Bowling Green Interception, 7 plays
1:243rd & 16 at own 35Jonathan Doerer kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
1:181st & 10 at own 25Davon Jones run for 17 yds to the BwGrn 42 for a 1ST down
0:521st & 10 at own 42Davon Jones run for 5 yds to the BwGrn 47
0:312nd & 5 at own 47Bryson Denley run for 16 yds to the NDame 37 for a 1ST down
0:141st & 10 at opp 37Grant Loy pass incomplete to Austin Dorris
0:082nd & 10 at opp 37Grant Loy pass complete to Quintin Morris for 3 yds to the NDame 34
0:083rd & 7 at opp 34Timeout BOWLING GREEN, clock 00:08
0:043rd & 7 at opp 34Grant Loy pass incomplete to Quintin Morris
0:044th & 7 at opp 34Timeout BOWLING GREEN, clock 00:04
0:014th & 7 at opp 34Grant Loy pass intercepted, touchback. Jalen Elliott return for no gain
3rd quarter5 drives, then Notre Dame 45, Bowling Green 0
Bowling Green Missed FG, 12 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 35Jonathan Doerer kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
14:451st & 10 at own 25Bryson Denley run for 2 yds to the BwGrn 27
14:052nd & 8 at own 27Grant Loy pass complete to Bryson Denley for 12 yds to the BwGrn 39 for a 1ST down
13:171st & 10 at own 39Davon Jones run for 1 yd to the BwGrn 40
12:392nd & 9 at own 40Grant Loy pass incomplete
12:313rd & 9 at own 40Grant Loy pass complete to Quintin Morris for 15 yds to the NDame 45 for a 1ST down
12:201st & 10 at opp 45Davon Jones run for 1 yd to the NDame 44
11:182nd & 9 at opp 44Grant Loy pass incomplete to Austin Dorris
11:083rd & 9 at opp 44Grant Loy pass complete to Quintin Morris for 15 yds to the NDame 29 for a 1ST down
10:251st & 10 at opp 29Bryson Denley run for 1 yd to the NDame 28
9:592nd & 9 at opp 28Grant Loy run for no gain to the NDame 28
9:323rd & 9 at opp 28Bryson Denley run for 5 yds to the NDame 23
8:544th & 4 at opp 23Nate Needham 40 yd FG BLOCKED blocked by Julian Okwara
Notre Dame Field goal, 6 plays
8:441st & 10 at own 23Tony Jones Jr. run for 36 yds to the BwGrn 41 for a 1ST down
8:211st & 10 at opp 41Tony Jones Jr. run for 26 yds to the BwGrn 15 for a 1ST down
7:561st & 10 at opp 15Ian Book pass incomplete to Cole Kmet
7:472nd & 10 at opp 15Ian Book pass complete to Tommy Tremble for 6 yds to the BwGrn 9
7:163rd & 4 at opp 9Ian Book pass incomplete to Javon McKinley
7:124th & 4 at opp 9Jonathan Doerer 27 yd FG GOODNotre Dame 38, Bowling Green 0
Bowling Green Punt, 6 plays
7:124th & 4 at own 35Jonathan Doerer kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
7:021st & 10 at own 25Grant Loy run for a loss of 5 yards to the BwGrn 20 Grant Loy fumbled, recovered by BwGrn
6:252nd & 15 at own 20Bryson Denley run for 7 yds to the BwGrn 27
6:053rd & 8 at own 27Grant Loy pass complete to Quintin Morris for 8 yds Quintin Morris fumbled, recovered by BwGrn
5:261st & 10 at own 35Grant Loy pass incomplete to Davon Jones
5:012nd & 10 at own 35Davon Jones run for 4 yds to the BwGrn 39
4:383rd & 6 at own 39Grant Loy pass complete to Quintin Morris for 2 yds to the BwGrn 41
4:114th & 4 at own 41Matt Naranjo punt for 36 yds , Joe Wilkins returns for 2 yds to the NDame 25
Notre Dame Touchdown, 6 plays
4:021st & 10 at own 25Phil Jurkovec pass complete to Javon McKinley for 26 yds to the BwGrn 49 for a 1ST down
3:341st & 10 at opp 49Phil Jurkovec run for 11 yds to the BwGrn 38 for a 1ST down
2:591st & 10 at opp 38Jahmir Smith run for a loss of 1 yard to the BwGrn 39
2:512nd & 11 at opp 39Phil Jurkovec pass incomplete to Joe Wilkins
2:453rd & 11 at opp 39Phil Jurkovec pass complete to Avery Davis for 32 yds to the BwGrn 7 for a 1ST down
2:231st & goal at opp 7Phil Jurkovec pass complete to Avery Davis for 7 yds for a TD, (Harrison Leonard KICK)Notre Dame 45, Bowling Green 0
Bowling Green Punt, 6 plays
2:231st & 10 at own 35Jonathan Doerer kickoff for 56 yds , RB Marlow III return for 12 yds to the BwGrn 21
2:011st & 10 at own 21Davon Jones run for 3 yds to the BwGrn 24
1:212nd & 7 at own 24Davon Jones run for 5 yds to the BwGrn 29
0:363rd & 2 at own 29Davon Jones run for 7 yds to the BwGrn 36 for a 1ST down
Q4 14:441st & 10 at own 36Bryson Denley run for a loss of 1 yard to the BwGrn 35
Q4 14:022nd & 11 at own 35Grant Loy pass complete to Christian Sims for 2 yds to the BwGrn 37
Q4 13:453rd & 9 at own 37Grant Loy pass complete to RB Marlow III for 5 yds to the BwGrn 42
Q4 12:464th & 4 at own 42Matt Naranjo punt for 37 yds, fair catch by Joe Wilkins at the NDame 21
4th quarter3 drives, then Notre Dame 52, Bowling Green 0
Notre Dame Touchdown, 12 plays
12:281st & 10 at own 21C’Bo Flemister run for 5 yds to the NDame 26
12:202nd & 5 at own 26Phil Jurkovec pass incomplete
11:583rd & 5 at own 32Phil Jurkovec run for 6 yds to the NDame 32 for a 1ST down BOWLING GREEN Penalty, Defensive Holding (10 Yards) to the NDame 42 for a 1ST down
11:221st & 10 at own 42Phil Jurkovec pass complete to Javon McKinley for 9 yds to the BwGrn 49
11:052nd & 1 at opp 49C’Bo Flemister run for 7 yds to the BwGrn 42 for a 1ST down
10:581st & 10 at opp 42Phil Jurkovec run for 19 yds to the BwGrn 23 for a 1ST down
10:451st & 10 at opp 23Phil Jurkovec run for 6 yds to the BwGrn 17
9:252nd & 4 at opp 17C’Bo Flemister run for 3 yds to the BwGrn 14
8:423rd & 1 at opp 14C’Bo Flemister run for 2 yds to the BwGrn 12 for a 1ST down
8:081st & 10 at opp 12Phil Jurkovec pass complete to Braden Lenzy for 5 yds to the BwGrn 7
7:522nd & 5 at opp 7Jahmir Smith run for 6 yds to the BwGrn 1 for a 1ST down
6:591st & 0 at opp 1Timeout NOTRE DAME, clock 06:59
6:561st & goal at opp 1C’Bo Flemister run for 1 yd for a TD, (Harrison Leonard KICK)Notre Dame 52, Bowling Green 0
Bowling Green Punt, 3 plays
6:561st & 10 at own 35Jonathan Doerer kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
6:201st & 10 at own 25Nigel Sealey run for 3 yds to the BwGrn 28
5:572nd & 7 at own 28Nigel Sealey run for a loss of 2 yards to the BwGrn 26
5:053rd & 9 at own 26Nigel Sealey run for 2 yds to the BwGrn 28
4:304th & 7 at own 28Matt Naranjo punt for 51 yds, downed at the NDame 21
Notre Dame End of game, 6 plays
4:151st & 10 at own 21Mick Assaf run for a loss of 1 yard to the NDame 20
3:412nd & 11 at own 20Mick Assaf run for no gain to the NDame 20
2:453rd & 11 at own 20Mick Assaf run for 13 yds to the NDame 33 for a 1ST down
2:151st & 10 at own 33Mick Assaf run for 3 yds to the NDame 36
1:282nd & 7 at own 36Brendon Clark run for 9 yds to the NDame 45 for a 1ST down
0:491st & 10 at own 45TEAM run for a loss of 2 yards to the NDame 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.

Notre Dame leads 1–⁠0 in their only meeting.

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