Atlantic Coast Conference2026 SEASON

CaliforniaGolden Bears

3–6OverallAtlantic Coast ConferenceAP rank not published

SP+ RANKNot publishedPreseason FPI RANKNot publishedESPN WIN TOTALNot publishedPublished line PLAYOFF ODDSNot publishedOutlet not published

Sourced. Dated. Never guessed.Dataset as of Sep 5, 2026

THE ROAD AHEAD

2026 schedule

12 games · Regular season

WEEK 1Sep 5

#4 UCLA

California Memorial Stadium

L 24–45FINAL

WEEK 2Sep 12

Syracuse

JMA Wireless Dome

W 21–18FINAL

WEEK 3Sep 19

Wagner

California Memorial Stadium

Result not publishedTV not published

WEEK 4Sep 25

Clemson

California Memorial Stadium

L 10–24FINAL

WEEK 5Oct 3

UNLV

Allegiant Stadium

L 31–39FINAL

Dataset as of Sep 5, 2026. Times shown in Eastern Time.Where to watch

THE ROSTER RESHUFFLE

Transfer portal

19 in / 4 out · net +15

Incoming19

DATE

Justin Beadles

From Louisville

Jan 16

Jackson Brousseau

From Colorado State

Jan 16

Ricky Fletcher

From Ole Miss

Jan 16

Marquis Groves-Killebrew

From Arizona

Jan 16

Daniel Harris

From Georgia

Jan 16

View all 19 arrivals

Jericho Johnson

From Oregon

Jan 16

Jimothy Lewis

From Mississippi State

Jan 16

Kingston Lopa

From Oregon

Jan 16

Towns McGough

From Auburn

Jan 16

Adam Mohammed

From Washington

Jan 16

Cooper Perry

From Oregon

Jan 16

Joshua Pierce

From North Texas

Jan 16

Ashun Shepphard

From Mississippi State

Jan 16

Ian Strong

From Rutgers

Jan 16

Kahlee Tafai

From Minnesota

Jan 16

Dorian Thomas

From New Mexico

Jan 16

Rico Walker

From Purdue

Jan 16

Jayden Williams

From North Texas

Jan 16

EDGE

Solomon Williams

From Texas A&M

Jan 16

Outgoing4

DATE

Luke Ferrelli

To Ole Miss

Jan 16

Braden Miller

To Duke

Jan 16

Jaiven Plummer

To Georgia Tech

Jan 16

Cade Uluave

To BYU

Jan 16

Verified moves · As of Sep 7, 2026Full transfer ledger

THE LOCKER ROOM

Meet the roster

112 players listed

Position groups

Expand to explore

QBJaron-Keawe Sagapolutele · Jackson Brousseau6

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Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele

QB · SO

Measurements not published

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Jackson Brousseau

QB · RJR

Measurements not published

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EJ Caminong

QB · RSO

Measurements not published

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Dominic Ingrassia

QB · RSO

Measurements not published

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Alonzo Esparza

QB · RFR

Measurements not published

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Nainoa Lopes

QB · FR

Measurements not published

RBAdam Mohammed · Carter Vargas7

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Adam Mohammed

RB · JR

Measurements not published

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Carter Vargas

RB · RSO

Measurements not published

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Ashten Emory

RB · RSO

Measurements not published

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Victor Santino

RB · FR

Measurements not published

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Anthony League

RB · RFR

Measurements not published

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Carson Perry-Smith

RB · RSO

Measurements not published

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Dean-Taylor Chapman

RB · RJR

Measurements not published

WRIan Strong · Chase Hendricks13

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Ian Strong

WR · SR

Measurements not published

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Chase Hendricks

WR · SR

Measurements not published

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Cooper Perry

WR · SO

Measurements not published

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Jordan King

WR · RSR

Measurements not published

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QuaRon Adams

WR · RSR

Measurements not published

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Kyion Grayes

WR · RJR

Measurements not published

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Mark Hamper

WR · RJR

Measurements not published

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Trevor Rogers

WR · RSO

Measurements not published

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Kai Meza

WR · FR

Measurements not published

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Cole Boscia

WR · RSR

Measurements not published

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EJ Morgan

WR · FR

Measurements not published

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Tyree Sams

WR · FR

Measurements not published

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Meyer Swinney

WR · RFR

Measurements not published

TEMason Mini · Dorian Thomas8

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Mason Mini

TE · RJR

Measurements not published

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Dorian Thomas

TE · RJR

Measurements not published

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Taimane Purcell

TE · FR

Measurements not published

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Rico Walker

TE · SR

Measurements not published

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John Tofi Jr.

TE · RFR

Measurements not published

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Michael Cooley

TE · RJR

Measurements not published

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Sosaia Noa

TE · FR

Measurements not published

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Jack Olyphant

TE · RSO

Measurements not published

OLFrederick Williams III · Tyson Ruffins20

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Frederick Williams III

OL · RJR

Measurements not published

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Tyson Ruffins

OL · RJR

Measurements not published

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Bastian Swinney

OL · RSR

Measurements not published

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Sioape Vatikani

OL · RSR

Measurements not published

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Jimothy Lewis Jr.

OL · RSO

Measurements not published

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Kahlee Tafai

OL · RJR

Measurements not published

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Mykeal Rabess

OL · RJR

Measurements not published

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Ashton Rivera

OL · RJR

Measurements not published

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Lamar Robinson

OL · RSR

Measurements not published

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Jacob Arop

OL · RSO

Measurements not published

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Elisha Faamatuainu

OL · FR

Measurements not published

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Daniel McMorris

OL · FR

Measurements not published

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Michael Klisiewicz

OL · RFR

Measurements not published

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Ben Howard

OL · RFR

Measurements not published

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Justin Hasenhuetl

OL · RFR

Measurements not published

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Sam Bjerke

OL · RSO

Measurements not published

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Jojo Genova

OL · RFR

Measurements not published

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Kamo'i Huihui-White

OL · FR

Measurements not published

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Esaiah Wong

OL · FR

Measurements not published

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Roger Vanderhoef

OL · FR

Measurements not published

DLNate Burrell · Jericho Johnson15

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Nate Burrell

DL · RSR

Measurements not published

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Jericho Johnson

DL · RSO

Measurements not published

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Ashun Shepphard

DL · RSR

Measurements not published

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Derek Wilkins

DL · RSR

Measurements not published

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Jayden Williams

DL · JR

Measurements not published

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Stanley Saole-McKenzie

DL · RSR

Measurements not published

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BJ Canady

DL · RSO

Measurements not published

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Legend Journey

DL · RSO

Measurements not published

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Michael-Anthony Okwura

DL · RSO

Measurements not published

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R.J. Stephens

DL · RJR

Measurements not published

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LeBron Williams

DL · RFR

Measurements not published

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Lucky Schirmer

DL · FR

Measurements not published

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Nemyah Telona

DL · FR

Measurements not published

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Dabe Nwude

DL · FR

Measurements not published

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Frank Fanua Jr.

DL · FR

Measurements not published

DBRicky Fletcher · Marquis Groves-Killebrew18

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Ricky Fletcher

DB · RSR

Measurements not published

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Marquis Groves-Killebrew

DB · RSR

Measurements not published

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Daniel Harris

DB · SR

Measurements not published

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Kingston Lopa

DB · RSO

Measurements not published

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Isaiah Crosby

DB · RJR

Measurements not published

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Quimari Shemwell

DB · JR

Measurements not published

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Jae'on Young

DB · RFR

Measurements not published

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Aiden Manutai

DB · SO

Measurements not published

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Cam Sidney

DB · RSR

Measurements not published

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Jasiah Wagoner

DB · RJR

Measurements not published

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Michael Hurst Jr.

DB · RSR

Measurements not published

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Tristan Dunn

DB · RSR

Measurements not published

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Dayday Aupiu

DB · RSO

Measurements not published

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Khamani Hudson

DB · RFR

Measurements not published

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Niles Davis

DB · FR

Measurements not published

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Jordan Sanford

DB · SR

Measurements not published

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Nate Escalada

DB · RJR

Measurements not published

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Tre' Harrison

DB · RFR

Measurements not published

KChase Meyer · Towns McGough2

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Chase Meyer

PK · RSR

Measurements not published

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Towns McGough

PK · RSO

Measurements not published

PAngus Davies · Jacob Johnson2

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Angus Davies

P · SR

Measurements not published

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Jacob Johnson

P · JR

Measurements not published

LSDavid Bird · Jordan Franke3

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David Bird

LS · SR

Measurements not published

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Jordan Franke

LS · RJR

Measurements not published

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Ewan Arechaederra

LS · RSO

Measurements not published

ILBTristan Jernigan · AJ Tuitele9

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Tristan Jernigan

ILB · RSO

Measurements not published

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AJ Tuitele

ILB · RFR

Measurements not published

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Aaron Hampton

ILB · JR

Measurements not published

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Kamar Mothudi

ILB · RSO

Measurements not published

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JD McKinley

ILB · FR

Measurements not published

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Beckham Barney

ILB · RFR

Measurements not published

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Tobey Weydemuller

ILB · RSO

Measurements not published

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BJ Jones

ILB · RJR

Measurements not published

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Jaxon Pyatt

ILB · FR

Measurements not published

OLBJayden Wayne · Solomon Williams8

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Jayden Wayne

OLB · SR

Measurements not published

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Solomon Williams

OLB · RSO

Measurements not published

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Justin Beadles

OLB · RSR

Measurements not published

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Emmanuel Okoye

OLB · RSO

Measurements not published

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Joshua Pierce

OLB · RJR

Measurements not published

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Odera Okaka

OLB · SR

Measurements not published

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Serigne Tounkara

OLB · RSO

Measurements not published

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Jude McLellan

OLB · RSO

Measurements not published

PK/PErik Peters1

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Erik Peters

PK/P · RFR

Measurements not published

Inside the depth chartPROJECTED · First string by unit

Depth chart status: PROJECTED (no official athletics Week 1 depth chart released as of Sept 4, 2026). Primary projection = Bear Insider (Aug 31). Ourlads noted where it differs.

offense

WRIan Strong

LTFrederick Williams III

LGTyson Ruffins

CBastian Swinney

RGSioape Vatikani

RTJimothy Lewis

QBJaron-Keawe Sagapolutele

RBAdam Mohammed

TEMason Mini

WRCooper Perry

WRChase Hendricks

defense

DENate Burrell

NGJericho Johnson

DEAshun Shepphard

SAMJayden Wayne

MIKETristan Jernigan

WILLAJ Tuitele

RUSHSolomon Williams

CBRicky Fletcher

SKingston Lopa

SIsaiah Crosby

NICKQuimari Shemwell

CBJae'on Young

special teams

PKChase Meyer

KOTowns McGough

PAngus Davies

HOLDJackson Brousseau

PRChase Hendricks

KRCarter Vargas

Availability & fantasy notebookReported roles and player status · Sep 5, 2026

Availability report

Not published for this team.

Fantasy notes

Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele · QB

TWO·DEEP lists Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele as California’s starter after 98% of 2025 snaps.

As of Sep 7, 2026 · active

Adam Mohammed · RB

College Football News ranked Adam Mohammed as its No. 86 overall fantasy player.

As of Sep 7, 2026 · active

Ian Strong · WR

RotoBaller ranked Ian Strong as Week 1 overall No. 32.

As of Sep 7, 2026 · active

MAKE A SATURDAY OF IT

Your gameday, covered

Watch guide

HOME FIELD

California Memorial Stadium

Berkeley, CA

62,467STADIUM CAPACITY

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Getting there

BART to Downtown Berkeley plus campus walking or shuttle is the main option.

ON THE AIR · LOCAL FLAGSHIP

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BEYOND THE EYE TEST

By the numbers

2026 preseason · Published, not modeled here

Preseason outlook

2026

SP+ OVERALLNot published

NATIONAL RANKNot published

OffenseNot published

Not published

DefenseNot published

Not published

Points per 20 possessions · Offense: higher is better. Defense: lower is better. Shared 0–60 scale.

ESPN FPI rank: Not published
Win total line vs. projection: Not published / Not published
Playoff probability Outlet not published: Not published

As of Sep 27, 2026

Ratings through the years

FINAL

SEASONSP+ / FEIRANK

2025-3.2 SP+#80

20240.1 FEI#57

20230.3 FEI#44

2022-0.1 FEI#72

20210.1 FEI#59

2020-0.3 FEI#85

Earlier seasons

20190.1 FEI#49

2018-0.0 FEI#65

2017-0.0 FEI#65

20160.1 FEI#63

20150.4 FEI#37

20140.1 FEI#51

2013-0.4 FEI#94

2012-0.1 FEI#67

20110.3 FEI#33

20100.4 FEI#35

BUILT OVER SATURDAYS

The program archive

Season records & national player finishes

Season by season

Published team statistics by season. PPG means points per game.
Season	Record	PPG for	PPG against
2025	7-6	25.3	27.2
2024	6-7	25.1	22.3
2023	6-7	29.2	32.2
2022	4-8	23.9	27.8
2021	5-7	23.8	22.2
2020	1-3	20.2	26.5
2019	8-5	21.2	21.9
2018	7-6	21.5	20.4
2017	5-7	27.8	28.4
2016	5-7	37.1	42.6
2015	8-5	37.9	30.7
2014	5-7	38.2	39.8
2013	1-11	23.0	45.9
2012	3-9	23.0	33.1

Top-10 finishes

Individual national statistical leaderboards · Not team poll finishes

Jacob De Jesus CAL J. De Jesus

Receiving Td

2025

Nohl Williams

Interceptions

2024

Evan Weaver

Tackles

2019

Jaylinn Hawkins

Interceptions

2018

Evan Weaver

Tackles

2018

Jordan Kunaszyk

Tackles

2018

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Davis Webb

Passing Td

2016

Davis Webb

Passing Yards

2016

Jared Goff

Passing Td

2015

Jared Goff

Passing Yards

2015

Jared Goff

Passing Td

2014

Jared Goff

Passing Yards

2014

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