Best Michigan Football Podcasts (2024)

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Will MSU basketball surpass expectations?; Frankie Fiddler, Jeremy Fears ready to hold the keys? 30:51

2h ago30:51

30:51

Michigan State basketball has no shortage of question marks ahead of a big 2024-25 season, but just WHAT IF those question marks all work out? And is Jeremy Fears and Frankie Fiddler ready to hold the keys of this program? And will Xavier Booker be the most improved Spartan, or could it be another candidate like Coen Carr or Jaxon Kohler? We sit do…

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Michigan football offense question marks in 2024 25:42

4h ago25:42

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ESPN says that Michigan football WR Tyler Morris is the biggest X-factor for the Wolverines this year while it also says that the wide receiving corps is the team's biggest question mark. Thus, we're delving into the group, looking at potential players who we think could have a big year, as well as the outlook for the pass game. But, the passing ga…

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Hangout: Oregon the 4th best team in the B1G 30:15

17d ago30:15

30:15

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2024 Michigan Wolverine Football - NCAA Wake-up Call, Sherrone Raids Ohio State AGAIN 45:09

20d ago45:09

45:09

Phil Callihan and Clint Derringer discuss the NCAA getting on board (FORCED) to allow schools to compensate players, and Sherrone Moore raiding talent from Ohio State.By Phil Callihan

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Is there optimism beyond the MSU football projections?; What will Jonathan Smith improve immediately 28:35

2d ago28:35

28:35

The SP+ numbers for Michigan State football have come out, and they aren't too kind for our Spartans. HOWEVER, is there context we can add that will give us a rosier outlook at Jonathan Smith, Brian Lindgren and Joe Rossi's first season in East Lansing? And will the offensive and defensive lines be too much to overcome, or will key players like D'Q…

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Why Jonathan Smith and MSU football recruiting strategy matters; MSU football in College Football 25 30:26

4d ago30:26

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Over the last month we’ve been discussing Jonathan Smith being deliberate and efficient with his recruiting visits and battles…but why is that important? And was Michigan State football recruiting a total dud under Mel Tucker, or were there redeeming qualities to his method vs. Smith’s? Plus, we get into the MSU 2024 football roster and how it stac…

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EA Sports College Football 25 is finally here! Instant reaction to gameplay 26:51

3h ago26:51

26:51

After 11 years of waiting for a new college football game, we got the better-than-ever experience thanks to NIL, with actual players in the actual game. We got a copy of the Deluxe Edition and had a few rounds playing the new EA Sports College Football 25, so here are our instant takeaways playing as Michigan football in the all-new college game. T…

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MSU football recruiting lessons from Jonathan Smith; Bryson Williams commits to MSU 2025 class 29:33

7d ago29:33

29:33

Michigan State football has gone through a very different off-season than what Spartan fans are used to the last few years, so what have we learned so far? From how Jonathan Smith operates the recruiting board to how he navigates the portal, we have learned good lessons that can stick around for years to come here. Plus, 3-star athlete Bryson Willi…

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The beatings will continue until morale improves 27:02

18h ago27:02

27:02

Rival fans love to continue their fantasies, softness, delusions, and everything in-between. As Michigan football fans continue to celebrate the national championship, Ohio State, Notre Dame, and MSU fans all find ways to beclown themselves in an effort to assert dominance that really isn't there at the moment. We get into some specific examples, g…

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Signs of improvement from MSU football, Jonathan Smith to look for; Bryson Williams decision coming 30:01

10d ago30:01

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What are we looking for in year one of the Jonathan Smith Era of Michigan State football to show that it will get better around here? From coaching to each side of the ball, we highlight what we will be taking away from this season. Plus, we look at the Bryson Williams commitment that's right around the corner and debate if MSU's ceiling is truly 1…

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Is Malik Spencer the TOP returner for MSU football?; Jalen Thompson ready to set tone on pass rush? 29:11

12d ago29:11

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Michigan State football saw a lot of transfers that we are excited about enter the program this off-season...but what about some love for the guys that were already here? Football whiz Al Karsten joins the show to talk about the best players returning from last year's Spartan team from Malik Spencer to Brennan Parachek. Plus, we talk about where th…

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Michigan football gets two top 100 commits within an hour 26:06

6d ago26:06

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July hadn't started out very well for Michigan football recruiting, with several targets leaning toward the Wolverines (Hardy Watts, Maxwell Roy, JaDon Blair, Kamar Archie, Shamari Earls) all choosing to go to other schools, including some of the rivals. But the Wolverines got a big shot in the arm on Monday with two pledges committing within an ho…

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MSU football recruiting hitting snare, or is it all good?; Derrick Simmons, Braylon Collier will shine 27:32

14d ago27:32

27:32

After a stretch of targets and official visitors going elsewhere, is there reason to be concerned about this class that ranks outside the top 50 nationally, or is this all simply part of the process? We chat with Ryan O'Bleness off the heels of Grant Beerman, Darius Afalava and Houston Torres choosing schools that aren't Michigan State football. Pl…

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Brennan Parachek, Aziah Johnson set to breakout for MSU football? Olympian Heath Baldwin joins the show 31:03

16d ago31:03

31:03

Michigan State football is going to need some under-the-radar names to shine for them this fall, so who should we be keeping an eye on ahead of the season? From pass catchers like tight end Brennan Parachek and wide receiver Aziah Johnson to Khalil Majeed on the defensive side of the ball, we highlight some Spartans to know before kickoff. We are t…

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Did Tom Izzo do ENOUGH for MSU basketball this off-season? We ask Steven Izzo that and more! 33:20

18d ago33:20

33:20

Former MSU basketball player and forever fan favorite Steven Izzo joins the show for a wide-ranging chat. From how MSU basketball has done this off-season, to the emergence of Jeremy Fears to Tom Izzo's retirement, it's a packed first segment. We then talk about his experience sharing his adoption story, playing for the program he grew up watching …

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Special guest: PFF's Max Chadwick goes deeper into Michigan football 29:58

12d ago29:58

29:58

One of our favorite regular guests is back to discuss Michigan football and that's PFF's Max Chadwick. Though Chadwick had Michigan football as his national champion last year, the Wolverines aren't his favorite this year. He shares more about where the maize and blue can have success as well as what to expect from the five bigger opponents that Mi…

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Any concerns with MSU football recruiting? NOT HERE (for now); Spending CMU's money owed back 33:00

21d ago33:00

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Michigan State and Jonathan Smith are sitting on 14 commits for the 2025 class but, with all of them being 3-stars, is there any concern with how things are going? We talk with the iconic MSU Chief of Propaganda to discuss why there's not concern now, and why things are going the way they are. Plus, we get to mailbag questions on what's the goal fo…

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MSU football recruiting is RAINING with commits; Why offensive line recruiting can be trusted 30:46

23d ago30:46

30:46

Michigan State football and Jonathan Smith saw a boom in their 2025 class over the last two days with four commits adding their names. From Aydan West, Derrick Simmons and Cal Thrash on the defensive side of the ball to Justin Bell on the offensive side, where does each kid stack and what will they bring to East Lansing? Plus, we take a look at Jim…

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The latest on the Michigan football NCAA investigation 27:46

16d ago27:46

27:46

We caught back up with our main source and also another source to discuss the Michigan football NCAA investigation. How the stories match up, a little more on what we know, the difference between the charges and the potential punishment, another potential pitfall when it comes to the punishment, and more. Then, we get into CBS Sports releasing its …

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The facts of Jonathan Smith and MSU football recruiting in 2024; LB commit Charles "DJ" White joins 31:23

25d ago31:23

31:23

Continuing from the Kaden Strayhorn committing to Michigan saga, we are going to attempt to relay the facts of how Jonathan Smith operates not just at Michigan State, but also in his past. Why didn't they land him, and what numbers from Smith's past can be shown to teach Spartan fans a lesson of how deliberate he is with who visits and who doesn't.…

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Sherrone Moore proving he's the right man for Michigan football 29:14

20d ago29:14

29:14

Sherrone Moore was the keynote speaker at the UM Club of Flint golf outing on Monday and during his Q&A, we came away much more impressed than we were before -- despite having gotten to know him since 2018. We share why he's got Michigan football in the right place at the right time. Then we move to some of the things he said about individual playe…

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MSU football recruiting nabs underrated George Mullins; Kaden Strayhorn commits to UM 33:08

27d ago33:08

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MSU football had five visitors on campus over the weekend and scored one commit (so far) from 3-star cornerback George Mullins. Why do we love his tape, and who else was on campus this weekend? We also riff on the latest rivalry recruiting news as Kaden Strayhorn commits to Michigan and whether or not Jonathan Smith was "scared" to recruit him or j…

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Victors Weekend: Michigan football is on commit watch 28:58

21d ago28:58

28:58

Sherrone Moore put out the proverbial bat signal by posting the eyeball emoji on X (formerly Twitter) three times on Saturday. That means Michigan football is officially on triple-commit watch. But that's just what the deal is on Saturday -- we expect much more. We share some intel about the class in general from some conversations we've had behind…

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MSU football is on WHAT Big Ten tier in 2024?; Which MSU basketball newcomers will contribute? 31:52

1M ago31:52

31:52

Michigan State football will kickoff its 2024 as a team that's in the middle of the pack in the Big Ten, but what teams are they ahead of and who are they behind? We talk with Sean Merriman of FOX Sports and go through where our Spartans and the other 17 teams stand ahead of the inaugural new Big Ten season. Plus, we head to the hardwood to talk ab…

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Is the proverbial hammer about to come down on Michigan football? 29:10

23d ago29:10

29:10

After speaking to one of our good sources throughout the Connor Stalions saga, we've gotten word that the NCAA appears to be wrapping up its investigation. What does that mean for Michigan football? Will the hammer come down on the Wolverines as the rival fans like to say every single second of every single day? Or will the maize and blue find that…

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MSU football recruiting adds 3-stars Charles Taplin, Jayden Savoury; Who reaches a final four next? 30:37

1M ago30:37

30:37

Michigan State football recruiting added another pair of names to the 2025 class as wide receiver Charles Taplin and tight end Jayden Savoury committed to the Spartans. What will each kid bring to the class, and how does MSU recruiting stack up nationally for the 2025 class? Plus, recruiting news and notes on newly offered offensive tackle Justin B…

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Special guest: Danny Kanell joins to talk Michigan football 27:28

25d ago27:28

27:28

Back in 2018, when we first started the show, a colleague told us that our show reminded him of Danny Kanell. Well, it's been a long time coming, but we now have Kanell on the show as a special guest! Kanell describes what it was like witnessing Michigan football's 2023 championship and we discuss his alma mater, Florida State, being snubbed -- as …

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What will "success" be for MSU football, Jonathan Smith in year one?; MSU in NCAA Football 2025 32:16

1M ago32:16

32:16

What has to happen for Michigan State football and Jonathan Smith for year one to be deemed a success? And is offensive line coach Jim Michalczik the best hire Smith made this off-season? We talk with Chris Vannini of The Athletic to pick his brain about the year ahead for MSU football. Plus, we talk about which game MSU and their opponent can’t lo…

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Deep dive into Michigan football 2025 recruiting targets 29:15

30d ago29:15

29:15

Last month, we came up with a best-guess list of Michigan football's 2025 recruiting class but now we're evaluating what we predicting, adding and subtracting names from the list. With several new names emerging, weekend visits still happening, and some potential targets ready to commit, seemingly, we dive into those who may be champions on the new…

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2025 MSU football recruiting: Michigan commit & Ohio 4-star LB visiting this weekend 27:06

1M ago27:06

27:06

Michigan State football recruiting is set to host six recruits this weekend, from class commit Emmett Bork to 4-stars Bobby Kanka and Grant Beerman. Where does each visitor stack up in the recruiting rankings, and who is the top competition for the Spartans. We are then joined by Locked On recruiting expert Brian Smith to pick his brain about Jonat…

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2024 Michigan football defensive philosophy, stealing from Ohio State, and more 30:07

1M ago30:07

30:07

There hasn't been any big news, but we cover a ton of little things that have been going on in the Michigan football universe since Saturday's show. First, we discuss Michigan defensive coordinator Wink Martindale's appearance on the GM Shuffle podcast and what he said about how he'll run his defense, how he'll deploy his aggression, and why we thi…

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Has MSU football improved at every offensive position?; What numbers favor MSU's secondary & more 31:36

1M ago31:36

31:36

Jonathan Smith, Brian Lindgren and the coaching staff have had a busy off-season retooling the roster, but did it leave the offense in a better situation across the board? We take a position-by-position look from Aidan Chiles and the quarterbacks to Ashton Lepo and the lineman with Brendan Moore of Spartan Illustrated. But first, what numbers favor…

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MSU football recruiting adds WR Braylon Collier, OL Drew Nichols to 2025 class; Where does MSU project for '24? 30:25

1M ago30:25

30:25

Michigan State football recruiting got a lift this weekend with speedy wide receiver Braylon Collier and interior offensive lineman Drew Nichols adding their names to the 2025 class. What will each player offer to Jonathan Smith and the Spartans? Plus, who did MSU just shockingly jump in the recruiting rankings? Plus, we get into where MSU projects…

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Michigan Mailbag is curious about the 2024 season record 37:07

1M ago37:07

37:07

We are still very much in the throes of the offseason and thus, with about a season's worth of weekends away from college football, we're speculating on what Michigan football will be in 2024. The Michigan Mailbag has returned and wants to know what a successful season would look like after the coaching change. Personnel questions, schedule questio…

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Tom Izzo makes great hire in Saddi Washington; MSU football recruiting weekend primer 14:00

1M ago14:00

14:00

Michigan State basketball makes its final assistant spot official with the hiring of former Michigan assistant coach Saddi Washington. Why do we love this hire by Tom Izzo, and what are the other moves made inside the program? We also take a look at the weekend ahead of recruiting for Jonathan Smith and MSU recruiting, from Braylon Collier potentia…

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MSU football set for BIG changes in run game?; How Joe Rossi will improve MSU's defense instantly 32:44

2M ago32:44

32:44

Football whiz Al Karsten joins the show to offer his knowledge on all things Michigan State football. From last year's run game to this upcoming fall, what will the biggest differences be and how will running backs Nate Carter and Kay'Ron Lynch-Adams benefit from them? We also take a gander at Joe Rossi's defensive scheme, how its designed to make …

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Maybe the Michigan football WR and QB positions are better than previously thought? 27:50

2M ago27:50

27:50

While it doesn't change our dubious and questionable nature regarding the Michigan football wide receivers and quarterbacks entering 2024, given some of the conversations we've had and with Ron Bellamy's appearance on 'In the Trenches,' it could be easy to see a scenario where both position groups impress beyond expectation in 2024. So what happens…

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MSU football's most intriguing 2024 game is...; True or false on Tom Izzo, MSU recruiting & more 31:57

2M ago31:57

31:57

Michigan State football has no shortage of must-see games coming up, but if we could only watch three...which ones are we choosing? From the measuring stick of Jonathan Smith's program to what other teams in the conference will look like, Kevin Grech of @spartan_pod and Matt discuss their three most intriguing games. Then, a game of "True or False"…

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Top 5 MSU football transfer portal pickups; Is the Aidan Chiles hype a little too much? 30:56

2M ago30:56

30:56

Michigan State football is nearly done completing its roster for the upcoming season, so we take a look at the top additions to the team this off-season. From D’Quan Douse to Aidan Chiles and everyone in between, who will make the biggest impact for MSU this season? We also get to mailbag questions on Aidan Chiles comparisons and whether or not we …

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MSU football kickoff moved to Friday; MSU WON'T be cutting sports -- can it work in today's NCAA? 30:48

2M ago30:48

30:48

Graham Couch of the Lansing State Journal and The Couch And The Rube Podcast joins the show to talk about his recent chat with MSU athletic director Alan Haller. From keeping non-revenue sports alive to people calling for Haller's firing and from Central Michigan being silent to Spartan Stadium naming rights, we hit on every topic that Graham got i…

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MSU football recruiting official visit season is OPEN; Which 4-stars are set to visit this weekend? 31:06

2M ago31:06

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Special guest: On3's EJ Holland talks Michigan football recruiting 31:05

2M ago31:05

31:05

It's been a long time coming, but we continue our love affair with all things On3 by welcoming on a special guest in The Wolverine's EJ Holland to break down some Michigan football recruiting. Holland shares a bit of how he got to be such a solid evaluator and how he approaches the job before previewing the upcoming official visit weekends set for …

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What MSU football records can Aidan Chiles realistically break?; Who steps up to lead MSU's defense? 33:56

2M ago33:56

33:56

There is no shortage of hype around Aidan Chiles this off-season, but can he realistically break any MSU passing records while at MSU? We found two single-season records that could be in danger the next few years should he hit his potential. And between Cal Haladay, Jordan Hall, Dillon Tatum, Malik Spencer and more, who will be the heartbeat and le…

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Anonymous Big Ten coaches share their thoughts on Michigan football in 2024 28:29

2M ago28:29

28:29

We're getting to that time of year where the college football preview magazines for the upcoming season are coming out and because of that Athlon Sports got some coaches on record on what they expect from Michigan football this year. How their behind-the-scenes analysis either mirrors or rivals what we believe the new-look, Sherrone Moore-led Wolve…

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MSU football’s ceiling is HOW many wins? Does MSU need to shore up NIL, or is it smart spending? 31:58

2M ago31:58

31:58

Michigan State football and basketball are both heading into massive seasons for different reasons, but one line item remains the same – their floor and ceiling is a wide gap. What has us thinking MSU football can get up to nine wins, and just how good can Tom Izzo and the basketball team be this upcoming season? And also…where is the basement for …

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Has MSU football improved at every position on defense?; No complaining allowed for Friday games 36:15

2M ago36:15

36:15

There's been plenty of roster turnover and exciting additions for Michigan State football this off-season on the defensive side of the ball. Which position groups got better and which got worse from last year? We talk with Maxwell Klitzke to talk about who improved from the cornerbacks under the new haul of Lejond Cavazos and Ed Woods to the depart…

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You're reading it wrong if you think Warde Manuel is why Jim Harbaugh left Michigan football 28:28

2M ago28:28

28:28

A new book is coming out on Michigan football and there's an excerpt of a chapter about Jim Harbaugh leaving Michigan, spanning from the time the NCAA started investigating and the interim between the national championship game and when he accepted the Chargers job. Some media outlets are proclaiming that, due to what it says in the excerpt, Warde …

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Jonathan Smith showing good GM'ing for MSU football and other lessons learned this off-season 30:17

2M ago30:17

30:17

MSU football head coach Jonathan Smith isn't one to draw headlines and we're only a few months into his tenure, but what have we learned about him and the Spartans so far? From how he structures a roster from behind the scenes to his assistants that are hitting the ground running, we talk about what's been moving the needle in East Lansing. Support…

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Top spring transfers for MSU football; Can Brian Lindgren’s offense be an instant success? 29:47

2M ago29:47

29:47

As we know by now, Michigan State football has been busy in the portal cycle – especially this spring. We try to sort out the top end talent with Al Karsten as we rank our top three pickups this spring by Jonathan Smith. We then talk about what Al has been loving when he’s watching Brian Lindgren’s offense and what could translate over immediately …

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Why Michigan football could be better than people think in 2024 28:58

2M ago28:58

28:58

ESPN has released both the post-spring power rankings as well as Bill Connelly's advanced analytics, SP+, within the past two days and Michigan football doesn't look like it's falling off a ton. Ranked No. 10 in one and No. 6 in the other, there are reasons for optimism in Ann Arbor. We break down what it will take for the Wolverines to excel. Then…

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