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A look at Purdue vs. Illinois Fighting Illini football on Oct. 31, 2020

Erik Hall
Montgomery Advertiser
Oct 31, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Milton Wright (0) receives a pass for a touchdown during the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 31, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Milton Wright (0) receives a pass for a touchdown during the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
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Cardboard cutouts of Illinois football fans are erected in the east seats of Memorial Stadium as family members of both Illinois and Purdue players occupy the west seats during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Cardboard cutouts of Illinois football fans are erected in the east seats of Memorial Stadium as family members of both Illinois and Purdue players occupy the west seats during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
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Oct 31, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) passes against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 31, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) passes against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 31, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Lovie Smith (right, top) is seen during the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 31, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Lovie Smith (right, top) is seen during the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 31, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Mike Epstein (26) runs the ball in for a touchdown during the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 31, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Mike Epstein (26) runs the ball in for a touchdown during the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 31, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Josh Imatorbhebhe (9) celebrates running back Mike Epstein’s touchdown during the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 31, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Josh Imatorbhebhe (9) celebrates running back Mike Epstein’s touchdown during the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 31, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Sydney Brown (left) and defensive back Devon Witherspoon (right) tackle Purdue Boilermakers running back Zander Horvath (center) during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 31, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Sydney Brown (left) and defensive back Devon Witherspoon (right) tackle Purdue Boilermakers running back Zander Horvath (center) during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 31, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Mike Epstein (26) celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Casey Washington (8) during the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 31, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Mike Epstein (26) celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Casey Washington (8) during the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
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Purdue linebacker Jaylan Alexander, left, gets his hand on the throwing arm of Illinois quarterback Coran Taylor during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Purdue linebacker Jaylan Alexander, left, gets his hand on the throwing arm of Illinois quarterback Coran Taylor during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
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Illinois quarterback Coran Taylor scrambles during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Illinois quarterback Coran Taylor scrambles during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
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Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
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Illinois quarterback Coran Taylor passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Illinois quarterback Coran Taylor passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
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Purdue wide receiver Milton Wright, left, celebrate his touchdown reception as Illinois defensive back Sydney Brown (30) and Nate Hobbs watch during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Purdue wide receiver Milton Wright, left, celebrate his touchdown reception as Illinois defensive back Sydney Brown (30) and Nate Hobbs watch during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
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Purdue wide receiver Milton Wright, right, celebrates his touchdown reception as Illinois defensive back Sydney Brown (30) and Nate Hobbs watch during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Purdue wide receiver Milton Wright, right, celebrates his touchdown reception as Illinois defensive back Sydney Brown (30) and Nate Hobbs watch during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
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Illinois defensive lineman Owen Carney Jr., left, strips Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell of the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Illinois defensive lineman Owen Carney Jr., left, strips Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell of the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
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Illinois quarterback Coran Taylor (7) is upended by Purdue cornerback Simeon Smiley during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Illinois quarterback Coran Taylor (7) is upended by Purdue cornerback Simeon Smiley during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
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Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
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Illinois defensive lineman Owen Carney Jr., left, strips Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell of the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Illinois defensive lineman Owen Carney Jr., left, strips Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell of the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
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Purdue linebacker Derrick Barnes advances his interception of a pass by Illinois quarterback Coran Taylor, as running back Mike Epstein defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Purdue linebacker Derrick Barnes advances his interception of a pass by Illinois quarterback Coran Taylor, as running back Mike Epstein defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
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Illinois running back Mike Epstein (26) carries the ball as Purdue cornerback Cam Allen defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Illinois running back Mike Epstein (26) carries the ball as Purdue cornerback Cam Allen defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
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Purdue wide receiver Milton Wright (0) keeps Illinois defensive back Tony Adams (6) from intercepting a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Purdue wide receiver Milton Wright (0) keeps Illinois defensive back Tony Adams (6) from intercepting a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
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Illinois running back Chase Brown (2) carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Illinois running back Chase Brown (2) carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
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Illinois quarterback Matt Robinson passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Illinois quarterback Matt Robinson passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
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Oct 31, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Milton Wright (0) receives a pass for a touchdown during the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 31, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Milton Wright (0) receives a pass for a touchdown during the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 31, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; A general view during the first half during a game between the Purdue Boilermakers and the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 31, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; A general view during the first half during a game between the Purdue Boilermakers and the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 31, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Milton Wright (0) receives a pass for a touchdown during the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 31, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Milton Wright (0) receives a pass for a touchdown during the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 31, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Milton Wright (0) celebrates a touchdown during the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 31, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Milton Wright (0) celebrates a touchdown during the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 31, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Milton Wright (0) receives a pass for a touchdown during the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 31, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Milton Wright (0) receives a pass for a touchdown during the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 31, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) passes against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 31, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) passes against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 31, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver David Bell (3) catches a pass against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 31, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver David Bell (3) catches a pass against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 31, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Chase Brown (2) runs the ball against the Purdue Boilermakers during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 31, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Chase Brown (2) runs the ball against the Purdue Boilermakers during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 31, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA;  The coin toss is seen prior to first half before a game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Purdue Boilermakers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 31, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; The coin toss is seen prior to first half before a game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Purdue Boilermakers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 31, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; The Illinois Fighting Illini enter the field prior to the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 31, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; The Illinois Fighting Illini enter the field prior to the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 31, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Matt Robinson (12) passes against the Purdue Boilermakers during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 31, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Matt Robinson (12) passes against the Purdue Boilermakers during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 31, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Coran Taylor (7) passes against the Purdue Boilermakers during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 31, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Coran Taylor (7) passes against the Purdue Boilermakers during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 31, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Khmari Thompson (4) runs the ball against the Purdue Boilermakers during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 31, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Khmari Thompson (4) runs the ball against the Purdue Boilermakers during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
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A photographer has his temperature checked as he arrives for an NCAA college football game between Illinois and Purdue Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
A photographer has his temperature checked as he arrives for an NCAA college football game between Illinois and Purdue Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
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A photographer shoots pregame warmups near cardboard cutouts of fans before an NCAA college football game between Illinois and Purdue Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
A photographer shoots pregame warmups near cardboard cutouts of fans before an NCAA college football game between Illinois and Purdue Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
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Oct 31, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Cardboard cutouts of fans are seen prior to a game between the Purdue Boilermakers and the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 31, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Cardboard cutouts of fans are seen prior to a game between the Purdue Boilermakers and the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 31, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Cardboard cutouts of fans are seen prior to a game between the Purdue Boilermakers and the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 31, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Cardboard cutouts of fans are seen prior to a game between the Purdue Boilermakers and the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 31, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Cardboard cutouts of fans are seen prior to a game between the Purdue Boilermakers and the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 31, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Cardboard cutouts of fans are seen prior to a game between the Purdue Boilermakers and the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
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