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IU defeats Miami for first football national championship

James Brosher — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 20:16:51 +0000

A week later, it still doesn’t seem real. A week later, I’m still at a loss for words. The Indiana Hoosiers are the undefeated champions of college football. When I photographed my first IU football game 18 years ago – a 42-20 home loss to Ball State – this outcome didn’t just feel unlikely; it felt utterly unimaginable. I don’t typically photograph sports in my role at Indiana University, which made the opportunity to document this postseason run for the university administration all the more special. That run culminated in IU’s dramatic 27-21 victory over Miami in the College Football Playoff National Championship game. To witness and capture this journey from the sidelines was an incredible privilege I will never forget.

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) dives into the end zone to score a touchdown during the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana wide receiver Elijah Sarratt (13) kisses the trophy on stage following IU’s win against Miami in the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

The IU trident adorns a lifeguard hut in Miami Beach on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

People walk along Ocean Drive in Miami Beach on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Signage for the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship stands in Miami Beach on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

The IU Marching Hundred perform at Playoff Fan Central in the Miami Beach Convention Center on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Members of the IU Marching Hundred run as they perform “Shout” at Playoff Fan Central in the Miami Beach Convention Center on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Hoosier the Bison greets fans at Playoff Fan Central in the Miami Beach Convention Center on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

An IU cheerleader holds a megaphone during a pep rally at Playoff Fan Central in the Miami Beach Convention Center on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Members of the IU Marching Hundred perform at Playoff Fan Central in the Miami Beach Convention Center on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

IU Cheerleaders pump up the crowd at Playoff Fan Central in the Miami Beach Convention Center on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Members of the IU Marching Hundred perform at Playoff Fan Central in the Miami Beach Convention Center on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

IU fans pose for a photo at Playoff Fan Central in the Miami Beach Convention Center on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Fans pack Bayfront Park during the Big Red Warm Up in Miami on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

A fan wears IU trident earrings during the Big Red Warm Up in Miami on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Jerome Collins and members of Straight No Chaser perform during the Big Red Warm Up in Miami on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

A fan plays ladder toss, also known as hillbilly golf, during the Big Red Warm Up in Miami on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

IU Cheerleaders and the Marching Hundred pump up the crowd during the Big Red Warm Up in Miami on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Fans dance during the Big Red Warm Up in Miami on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Clayton Anderson performs during the Big Red Warm Up in Miami on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Fans tailgate before the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Hard Rock Stadium is pictured before the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

A young IU fan waits for the start of the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Mark Cuban smiles as he prepares for an interview with ESPN before the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

IU cheerleaders pump up the crowd during the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana University Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Scott Dolson pumps up the student section before the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

IU fans cheer during the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

IU cheerleaders wave flags before the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana lines up against Miami during the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

IU fans cheer during the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Miami defensive lineman Ahmad Moten Sr. (99) pressures Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) during the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana running back Kaelon Black (8) runs past Miami defensive back Jakobe Thomas (8) during the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana defenders Jamari Sharpe (22), Mario Landino (97) and Mikail Kamara (6) swarm tackle Miami running back Mark Fletcher Jr. (4) during the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. (3) runs after a catch during the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) looks to pass during the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

IU fans hold a Fernando Mendoza banner before the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana defensive lineman Mikail Kamara (6) pressures Miami quarterback Carson Beck (11) during the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana linebacker Aiden Fisher (4) celebrates a sack during the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Miami head coach Mario Cristobal shakes hands with wide receiver Malachi Toney (10) during the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) fakes a handoff to running back Kaelon Black (8) during the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana tight end Riley Nowakowski (37) dives into the end zone for a touchdown during the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

A pass bounces out of the grasp of Indiana wide receiver Elijah Sarratt (13) during the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana wide receiver Elijah Sarratt (13) makes a move past Miami linebacker Mohamed Toure (1) during the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. The pass was later ruled incomplete. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

IU fans make noise as Miami runs a play in the red zone during the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana running back Roman Hemby (1) runs past Miami defensive back Ethan O’Connor (24) during the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana defensive lineman Mikail Kamara (6) blocks a punt from Miami’s Dylan Joyce (94) during the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana linebacker Isaiah Jones (46) recovers a punt blocked by defensive lineman Mikail Kamara (6) for a touchdown during the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti watches a play from the sidelines during the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana defensive lineman Tyrique Tucker (95) pressures Miami quarterback Carson Beck (11) during the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

IU cheerleaders wave flags following an IU touchdown during the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana defensive back Jamari Sharpe (22) celebrates his game-clinching interception in the closing seconds of the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. Also pictured are defensive back Louis Moore (7) and defensive lineman Daniel Ndukwe (17). (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

A young fan cries as IU wins the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Confetti falls after IU won the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

IU Marching Hundred drum major Rosamaria McMahon cries after IU won the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Fans cry tears of joy after IU won the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Confetti falls after IU won the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti smiles on stage following IU’s win against Miami in the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) celebrates with the trophy after winning the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

IU RedSteppers lay in confetti on the field following IU’s win against Miami in the College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

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IU crushes Oregon in CFP Semifinal at the Peach Bowl

James Brosher — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 04:23:38 +0000

Indiana wide receiver Charlie Becker (80) reacts after catching a touchdown during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. (3) catches a touchdown in front of Oregon defensive back Aaron Flowers (21) during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

IU fans walk past the Olympic rings in Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

IU fans wait in line for towels during Big Red Warm Up, a pregame event before the Peach Bowl, in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

An IU fan shows off her jacket during Big Red Warm Up, a pregame event before the Peach Bowl, in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Buttons depict Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti during Big Red Warm Up, a pregame event before the Peach Bowl, in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

IU fans pose for a group photo during Big Red Warm Up, a pregame event before the Peach Bowl, in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Members of the RedStepper Dance Team wait on the field before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti watches his players warm up before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Drum major Rosamaria McMahon leads the Marching Hundred onto the field before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

IU fans cheer during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

IU cheerleaders run flags onto the field before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana defensive back D’Angelo Ponds (5) returns an interception for a touchdown during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

IU fans react to an interception returned for a touchdown during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana linebacker Isaiah Jones (46) throws Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq (18) out of bounds after a run during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana players swarm Oregon running back Jay Harris (22) during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana defensive lineman Daniel Ndukwe (17) reacts to a sack during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana running back Kaelon Black (8) jumps over Oregon defenders during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Oregon defensive back Aaron Flowers (21) pushes Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) out of bounds after a long run during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti watches a play from the sidelines during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) tosses the ball to running back Kaelon Black (8) during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana defensive lineman Daniel Ndukwe (17) forces a fumble by Oregon quarterback Dante Moore (5) during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana linebacker Aiden Fisher (4) reacts to an Oregon turnover during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) looks to throw deep during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

IU fans react to the action on the field during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Pat McAfee speaks with an official while broadcasting for ESPN during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana linebacker Kaiden Turner (14) recovers a blocked punt during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) rushes the ball near the goal line during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

An IU fan dances during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana running back Kaelon Black (8) rushes for a touchdown during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, left, linebacker Aiden Fisher and wide receiver Elijah Sarratt celebrate on stage following a win against Oregon in the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti waits for the trophy presentation following a win in the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

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IU defeats Ohio State in Big Ten Football Championship Game

James Brosher — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 05:45:42 +0000

Indiana wide receiver Elijah Sarratt (13) celebrates with offensive lineman Carter Smith (65) after catching a touchdown in the second half of the Big Ten Football Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti celebrates with the trophy after winning the Big Ten Football Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

IU fans pose with a balloon bison during Big Red Warm Up, a pregame event before the Big Ten Football Championship Game, in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Drum major Rosamaria McMahon leads the Marching Hundred during Big Red Warm Up, a pregame event before the Big Ten Football Championship Game, in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana University Marching Hundred feature twirler Sydney Butz waits to perform during Big Red Warm Up, a pregame event before the Big Ten Football Championship Game, in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Members of the IU Marching Hundred perform during Big Red Warm Up, a pregame event before the Big Ten Football Championship Game, in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

DJ Iman Tucker poses with a fan during Big Red Warm Up, a pregame event before the Big Ten Football Championship Game, in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) warms up before the Big Ten Football Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

IU cheerleaders run flags on to the field before the Big Ten Football Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Ohio State’s Caden Curry (92) hits IU’s Fernando Mendoza (15) during the first half of the Big Ten title game in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) lays on the field following a big hit during the first half of the Big Ten Football Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. Mendoza left the game for a play but returned. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana’s D’Angelo Ponds (5), Mikail Kamara (6) and Louis Moore (7) tackle Ohio State running back Bo Jackson (25) during the first half of the Big Ten Football Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana defensive lineman Mario Landino (97) pressures Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin (10) during the first half of the Big Ten Football Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin (10) looks to pass during the first half of the Big Ten Football Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) hands the ball off during the first half of the Big Ten Football Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana linebacker Aiden Fisher (4) tackles Ohio State tight end Will Kacmarek (89) during the second half of the Big Ten Football Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) escapes pressure from Ohio State defensive end Kenyatta Jackson Jr. (97) during the second half of the Big Ten Football Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana wide receiver Elijah Sarratt (13) celebrates after catching a touchdown with tight end Riley Nowakowski (37) during the second half of the Big Ten Football Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana cheerleaders celebrate a touchdown in the Big Ten Football Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin (10) attempts a quarterback sneak on fourth down during the second half of the Big Ten Football Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. Sayin’s knee hit the ground short of the line to gain resulting in a turnover on downs. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Ohio State kicker Jayden Fielding (38) misses a field goal during the second half of the Big Ten Football Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana fans react as IU closes out a victory against Ohio State in the Big Ten Football Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana fans cheer on their team during the closing minutes of a win against Ohio State in the Big Ten Football Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Confetti falls after Indiana’s win against Ohio State in the Big Ten Football Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana University President Pamela S. Whitten hugs IU Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Scott Dolson after IU’s win against Ohio State in the Big Ten Football Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana fans react in the closing moments of a win against Ohio State in the Big Ten Football Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana University Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Scott Dolson hugs offensive lineman Pat Coogan (78) after the team’s win against Ohio State in the Big Ten Football Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) celebrates with the game MVP trophy after a win in the Big Ten Football Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana linebacker Aiden Fisher (4) hugs defensive lineman Stephen Daley (8) after a win against Ohio State in the Big Ten Football Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana cheerleaders toss confetti in celebration after IU’s win against Ohio State in the Big Ten Football Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

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Bloomington Classic

James Brosher — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:25:00 +0000

Lorie Zagarzhevskiy, a member of the Homecoming Court, high fives a colleague after winning a trike race as part of the Bloomington Classic Homecoming Race at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Sigma Alpha Epsilon rider Lucas Lemme races down the back stretch during the men’s veteran heat of the Bloomington Classic Homecoming Race at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Sigma Alpha Epsilon rider Charlie Naas, right, pins a bib number on teammate Aidan Lemme before the men’s rookie heat of the Bloomington Classic Homecoming Race at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Riders take the track for the men’s veteran heat of the Bloomington Classic Homecoming Race at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Phi Kappa Psi rider Hunter Jones warms up before the men’s veteran heat of the Bloomington Classic Homecoming Race at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Sigma Nu rider Joe Ringer laces up his shoes before the men’s veteran heat of the Bloomington Classic Homecoming Race at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Alpha Chi Omega rider Libby Lewis leads a pack of riders out of turn four during the women’s veteran heat of the Bloomington Classic Homecoming Race at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Riders race into turn three during the women’s veteran heat of the Bloomington Classic Homecoming Race at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Alpha Chi Omega rider Ellie Marsella cheers on teammate Libby Lewis, not pictured, from the pits during the women’s veteran heat of the Bloomington Classic Homecoming Race at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Riders race down the back stretch during the men’s veteran heat of the Bloomington Classic Homecoming Race at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Riders race in the women’s veteran heat of the Bloomington Classic Homecoming Race at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

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Black Key Bulls captures second consecutive Little 500 title

James Brosher — Mon, 26 May 2025 02:57:43 +0000

Black Key Bulls are Little 500 champions for the second-consecutive season. Following a lap 81 crash involving several contending teams, BKB and Sigma Alpha Epsilon capitalized on the opportunity and broke away from the pack. The two rivals collaborated on the track and coordinated exchanges in the pits to distance themselves from the field including a strong Cutters team. BKB made what ultimately became the winning move with 38 laps to go when Black Key Bulls rider Wiley Close and SAE’s Luke Naas headed towards their pits for another coordinated exchange. Suddenly, Close veered back onto the track and sprinted away from Naas. BKB never looked back en route to victory.

Black Key Bulls rider Will Wagner, left, leads Sigma Alpha Epsilon rider Lucas Lemme during the Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 26, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Black Key Bulls rider Wiley Close, center, celebrates with his teammates in the pits after winning the Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 26, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Sigma Alpha Epsilon rider Lucas Lemme waits in the pits before the Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 26, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Tufts of hair stick out of the helmet of Sigma Phi Epsilon rider Gus Kowalevsky before the start of the Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 26, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

State Bicycle Company Little 500 bicycles are pictured on the infield during the Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 26, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Black Key Bulls rider Wiley Close speaks with flagger Chap Blackwell before the start of the Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 26, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Cinzano rider Reid Sprenkle smiles as he waits with his team during introductions before the Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 26, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Cutters coach Jim Kirkham looks over things in the pits before the Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 26, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Black Key Bulls rider Wiley Close leads the pack into turn one on the opening lap of the Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 26, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Cutters rider Judah Thompson races into turn two during the Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 26, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Sigma Alpha Epsilon coach Bill Naas sends a message to his rider about Cutters rider Judah Thompson during the Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 26, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Black Key Bulls rider Wiley Close, left, leads Sigma Alpha Epsilon rider Luke Naas into turn two during the Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 26, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Riders race into turn three during the Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 26, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Black Key Bulls coach Jordan Bailey cheers on his riders during the Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 26, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Black Key Bulls rider Will Wagner throws up bull horns after winning the Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 26, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Black Key Bulls coach Jordan Bailey high-fives fans in the pits during the Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 26, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Black Key Bulls team members including coach Jordan Bailey, left, and rider Paul Lee, right, celebrate after winning the Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 26, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Black Key Bulls rider Will Wagner celebrates with his girlfriend Dorothy Curran-Munoz after Black Key Bulls won the Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 26, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Black Key Bulls celebrate on stage after winning the Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Pictured from left are: Brady Larkin, Zack Villarreal, Wiley Close, Will Wagner, Paul Lee and Jordan Bailey. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Black Key Bulls riders inlcuding Wiley Close, right, take a victory lap around the field after winnng the Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 26, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

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Kappa Alpha Theta wins 10th Women’s Little 500 title

James Brosher — Tue, 20 May 2025 21:04:36 +0000

Kappa Alpha Theta sprinted to victory in the 2025 Women’s Little 500, securing their second consecutive win and a record 10th overall title in the women’s race. Despite a late-race crash, Theta clinched the top spot, with Alpha Chi Omega finishing in second place and Novus taking third.

Kappa Alpha Theta rider Bailey Cappella celebrates as she crosses the line to win the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

WSR rider Willow Thompson races into turn one during the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

The Borg-Warner Trophy sits on stage before the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Alpha Chi Omega coach Dave Harstad speaks with riders before the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Riders including Delta Zeta’s Tatum Montague line up for introductions before the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Flagger Chap Blackwell holds the checkered flag before the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Alpha Chi Omega fans cheer on their team during introductions before the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Sigma Delta Tau riders react during rider introductions before the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Flagger Chap Blackwell holds the flags before the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Alpha Chi Omega fans cheer on their riders before the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Alpha Chi Omega rider Grace Howard leads the pack into turn one during the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Alpha Chi Omega’s Ellie Marsella, left, RideOn Cycling’s Maddie Coggan and Teter’s Leila Faraday race in turn three during the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

A Alpha Chi Omega fan takes shelter from the rain using a copy of the Indiana Daily Student before the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Kappa Alpha Theta rider Claire Tips, left, leads the lead pack of riders down the back stretch during the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Delta Gamma fans cheer on their riders from turn three during the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

A pack of riders race through turn three during the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Kappa Alpha Theta fans celebrate their team’s win in the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

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Little 500 Qualifications

James Brosher — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 03:00:00 +0000

Black Key Riders including Will Wagner, left, and Wiley Close celebrate after their attempt during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 29, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Sigma Delta Tau fans wait for their team to take the track during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 29, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Sigma Kappa rider Bella Shirley races into turn three during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 29, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Sigma Alpha Epsilon rider Lucas Lemme races down the front stretch during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 29, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Chi Alpha riders Mallory Hockemeyer, left, and Isabella Amaya celebrate during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 29, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Young Chi Alpha fans cheer on the women’s team during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 29, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Cinzano riders Jaxon Curtis, left, and Reid Sprenkle make an exchange during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 29, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Zeta Tau Alpha fans wait for their team’s attempt during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 29, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

The IU trident adorns a 2025 Little 500 bicycle during qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 29, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Alpha Kappa Psi fans cheer on their riders during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 29, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Black Key Bulls rider Paul Lee races down the front stretch during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 29, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Alpha Phi riders make an exchange during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 29, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Alpha Sigma Phi rider Carson Heath watches his team’s attempt from the infield during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 29, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Fans watch from the turn four stands during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 29, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

A RideOn Cycling rider hits the brakes as she comes in for an exchange during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 29, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Cutters rider Jake Zarov races down the front stretch during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 29, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Mezcla riders Abdullah Abdulwahab, left, and Sebastion Breña-Ochoa make an exchange during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 29, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Kappa Kappa Gamma riders celebrate during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 29, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

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2025 Candy Stripe Classic

James Brosher — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:07:00 +0000

Indiana University rider Gus Kowalevsky leads a pack of riders in the Men’s Collegiate B/C and Cat 3 combined criterium during the Candy Stripe Classic at IU Bloomington on Sunday, March 9, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Riders including Indiana University’s Mauricio Brito, center, and Gavin Gorski wait for the start of the 56-mile Men’s Collegiate B/C and Men’s Cat 3 road race during the Candy Stripe Classic in Morgan-Monroe State Forest near Bloomington on Saturday, March 8, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Road Race in Morgan-Monroe State Forest

Riders compete in the 70-mile Men’s Collegiate A and Men’s Pro/1/2 road race during the Candy Stripe Classic in Morgan-Monroe State Forest near Bloomington on Saturday, March 8, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Riders including Indiana University rider Judah Thompson compete in the 70-mile Men’s Collegiate A and Men’s Pro/1/2 road race during the Candy Stripe Classic in Morgan-Monroe State Forest near Bloomington on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Thompson won the race. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana University riders compete in the 56-mile Men’s Collegiate B/C and Men’s Cat 3 road race during the Candy Stripe Classic in Morgan-Monroe State Forest near Bloomington on Saturday, March 8, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Criterium at Indiana University

Riders compete in the Men’s Collegiate A and Pro/1/2 combined criterium during the Candy Stripe Classic at IU Bloomington on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Pictured from left are: First Internet Bank Cycling’s Kyle Perry (48), Purdue’s Jonathan Lane (12), Indiana University’s Judah Thompson (102) and Marian University’s Gerrit Boer (3). (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Riders including Indiana University’s Wiley Close, center, compete in the Men’s Collegiate A and Pro/1/2 combined criterium during the Candy Stripe Classic at IU Bloomington on Sunday, March 9, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Riders compete in the Women’s Collegiate A and Pro 1/2/3 combined criterium during the Candy Stripe Classic at IU Bloomington on Sunday, March 9, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Riders climb a hill on the front stretch in the Women’s Collegiate A and Pro 1/2/3 combined criterium during the Candy Stripe Classic at IU Bloomington on Sunday, March 9, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana University riders Jonathan Petersen, right, and Gus Kowalevsky compete in the Men’s Collegiate B/C and Cat 3 combined criterium during the Candy Stripe Classic at IU Bloomington on Sunday, March 9, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Spectators watch the Women’s Collegiate A and Pro 1/2/3 combined criterium during the Candy Stripe Classic at IU Bloomington on Sunday, March 9, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana University rider Jack Sterchi competes in the Men’s Collegiate B/C and Cat 3 combined criterium during the Candy Stripe Classic at IU Bloomington on Sunday, March 9, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana University rider Carson Heath competes in the Men’s Collegiate B/C and Cat 3 combined criterium during the Candy Stripe Classic at IU Bloomington on Sunday, March 9, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana University rider Allison Edgar competes in the Women’s Collegiate A and Pro 1/2/3 combined criterium during the Candy Stripe Classic at IU Bloomington on Sunday, March 9, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Riders compete in the Men’s Collegiate A and Pro/1/2 combined criterium during the Candy Stripe Classic at IU Bloomington on Sunday, March 9, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

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Drone views of IU vs. Purdue snow game

James Brosher — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 15:20:48 +0000

For the final home game of IU’s historic football season, I coordinated with the IU Athletics Department to capture aerial photos and videos of a snow-covered Memorial Stadium. This was IU’s first home night game of the season, presenting an interesting opportunity to capture the sold-out stadium after dark. The snowy weather at kickoff added another unique element to the photos. It’s not often that we have snow in Bloomington this early in the season, let alone for a football game. The game marked my third experience flying within a temporary flight restriction (TFR) after being granted a waiver from the FAA.

Memorial Stadium is pictured during the first half of an NCAA college football game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Purdue Boilermakers in Bloomington, Indiana on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Snow accumulates on the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Purdue Boilermakers in Bloomington, Indiana on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

NOTE: All photos in this post were captured by a drone flying within the temporary flight restriction (TFR) outlined in FDC NOTAM 0/0367 under the authority of FAA waiver.

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Bloomington Classic

James Brosher — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 16:55:00 +0000

Teter rider Leila Faraday leads the pack into turn one during the Bloomington Classic Homecoming Race at IU Bloomington on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Fans cheer on their rider outside turn two during the Bloomington Classic Homecoming Race at IU Bloomington on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Americana riders Brock Kennedy, left, and Jack Waren pin on their bib numbers before the Bloomington Classic Homecoming Race at IU Bloomington on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Riders race down the backstretch during the Bloomington Classic Homecoming Race at IU Bloomington on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Melanzana rider Gloria Friesen watches from the pits during the Bloomington Classic Homecoming Race at IU Bloomington on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

A rider holds his bicycle as he waits to check in for the Bloomington Classic Homecoming Race at IU Bloomington on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Teter rider Leila Faraday races down the backstretch during the Bloomington Classic Homecoming Race at IU Bloomington on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Riders race down the front stretch during the Bloomington Classic Homecoming Race at IU Bloomington on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

A student participates in the trike race during the Bloomington Classic Homecoming Race at IU Bloomington on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Black Key Bulls rider Wiley Close leads the pack down the front stretch during the Bloomington Classic Homecoming Race at IU Bloomington on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

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