Great Plains Lookahead Digest
By The Associated Press
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IOWA – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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FBC–KANSAS-IOWA ST
DESCRIPTION: AMES, Iowa — Kansas tries to become bowl eligible for the third time in four years when it visits Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium. 500 words, photos. Game starts 1 p.m. ET.
UPCOMING: By 11/22/2025 11:00 a.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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FBC–MOREHEAD STATE-DRAKE
DESCRIPTION: Morehead State plays Drake at Drake Stadium (IA). 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/22/2025 12:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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FBC–YOUNGSTOWN STATE-NORTHERN IOWA
DESCRIPTION: Youngstown State plays Northern Iowa at UNI-Dome. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/22/2025 01:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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FBC–MICHIGAN ST-IOWA
DESCRIPTION: IOWA CITY, Iowa — Iowa, coming off losses to Oregon and Southern California, try to get back on the winning track when Michigan State visits. The Hawkeyes haven’t lost three games in a row since 2022. By John Bohnenkamp. 500 words, photos. Game starts 3:30 p.m. ET.
UPCOMING: By 11/22/2025 07:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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BKC–NORTHERN IOWA-UC IRVINE
DESCRIPTION: Northern Iowa plays UC Irvine at Bren Events Center. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/22/2025 09:30 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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BKC–PLAYERS ERA
DESCRIPTION: LAS VEGAS — In just its second year, the Players Era already has surpassed all the other early-season tournaments — including the Maui Invitational — as the prime destination. By Mark Anderson. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos.
UPCOMING: By 11/23/2025 02:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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BKC–T25-ST. JOHN’S-IOWA STATE
DESCRIPTION: LAS VEGAS — No. 14 St. John’s plays No. 16 Iowa State in the first round of the Players Era. By W.G. Ramirez. UPCOMING: 300 words. Game begins at 4:30 p.m. EST.
UPCOMING: By 11/24/2025 03:30 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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KANSAS – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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FBC–KANSAS-IOWA ST
DESCRIPTION: AMES, Iowa — Kansas tries to become bowl eligible for the third time in four years when it visits Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium. 500 words, photos. Game starts 1 p.m. ET.
UPCOMING: By 11/22/2025 11:00 a.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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BKC–MILWAUKEE-WICHITA STATE
DESCRIPTION: Milwaukee plays Wichita State at Charles Koch Arena. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/22/2025 06:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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FBC–KANSAS STATE-UTAH
DESCRIPTION: SALT LAKE CITY — No. 13 Utah tries to remain in the CFP hunt when it hosts Kansas State. By Matthew Coles. UPCOMING: 500 words, photos. Starts at 6 p.m. MT.
UPCOMING: By 11/22/2025 07:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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BKC–PLAYERS ERA
DESCRIPTION: LAS VEGAS — In just its second year, the Players Era already has surpassed all the other early-season tournaments — including the Maui Invitational — as the prime destination. By Mark Anderson. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos.
UPCOMING: By 11/23/2025 02:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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BKC–T25-KANSAS-NOTRE DAME
DESCRIPTION: LAS VEGAS — No. 24 Kansas plays Notre Dame in the first round of the Players Era. By Kirk Kern. UPCOMING: 300 words. Game starts at 3:30 p.m. EST.
UPCOMING: By 11/24/2025 02:30 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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MINNESOTA – UPCOMING – NEWS
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ELECTION SECURITY
DESCRIPTION: MINNEAPOLIS — The federal agency that helps secure election systems from foreign attacks and calls out disinformation campaigns was largely absent during elections earlier this month. Concerns over whether the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency will resume its work for the 2026 midterms has left some state and local election officials scrambling to fill the gaps.
UPCOMING: By 11/23/2025 07:00 a.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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MINNESOTA – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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HKN–WILD-PENGUINS
DESCRIPTION: The Minnesota Wild visit the Pittsburgh Penguins. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/21/2025 06:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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BKC–ST. THOMAS-NORTHERN COLORADO
DESCRIPTION: St. Thomas plays Northern Colorado at Chiles Center. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/21/2025 06:30 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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BKN–TIMBERWOLVES-SUNS
DESCRIPTION: PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns and Minnesoita Timberwolves have both won eight of their past 10 games heading into Friday night’s matchup. By David Brandt. UPCOMING: 300 words, photos from 7 p.m. tipoff.
UPCOMING: By 11/21/2025 08:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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FBC–ST. THOMAS-NORTH DAKOTA STATE
DESCRIPTION: St. Thomas plays North Dakota State at Gate City Bank Field at the Fargodome. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/22/2025 02:30 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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BKC–CAL STATE FULLERTON-ST. THOMAS
DESCRIPTION: Cal State Fullerton plays St. Thomas at Chiles Center. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/22/2025 04:30 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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BKC–SAN FRANCISCO-MINNESOTA
DESCRIPTION: San Francisco plays Minnesota at Sanford Pentagon. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/22/2025 04:30 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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FBC–MINNESOTA-NORTHWESTERN
DESCRIPTION: Minnesota plays Northwestern at Wrigley Field. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/22/2025 07:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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FBN–VIKINGS-PACKERS
DESCRIPTION: Minnesota Vikings plays Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. 300 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/23/2025 12:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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BKC–ST. THOMAS-PORTLAND
DESCRIPTION: St. Thomas plays Portland at Chiles Center. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/23/2025 03:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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HKN–WILD-JETS
DESCRIPTION: The Minnesota Wild visit the Winnipeg Jets. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/23/2025 03:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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BKN–TIMBERWOLVES-KINGS
DESCRIPTION: The Minnesota Timberwolves visit the Sacramento Kings. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/24/2025 09:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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MISSOURI – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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BKC–PURDUE FORT WAYNE-SAINT LOUIS
DESCRIPTION: Purdue Fort Wayne plays Saint Louis at Chaifetz Arena. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/21/2025 07:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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FBC–T25-POLL PREVIEW
DESCRIPTION: Eight of the top 10 teams in The Associated Press poll have the day off or should win their games easily Saturday. No. 6 Oregon and No. 8 Oklahoma have their work cut out for them as they try to stay in the thick of the race for College Football Playoff at-large bids. By Maura Carey. 750 words, photos.
UPCOMING: By 11/22/2025 07:10 a.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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FBC–T25-MISSOURI-OKLAHOMA
DESCRIPTION: NORMAN, Okla. — Oklahoma and Missouri face off on Saturday in a classic football matchup of strength against strength. Missouri’s Ahmad Hardy leads the FBS with 1,346 yards rushing. Last Saturday, Hardy ran for 300 yards and three touchdowns against Mississippi State. Oklahoma, ranked 8th, counters with the nation’s No. 4 rushing defense, allowing just 82.2 yards per game. Oklahoma coach Brent Venables says Hardy has nearly 1,000 yards after contact this season. The Sooners will need to slow Hardy if they are to take another step towards reaching the College Football Playoff. By Cliff Brunt. UPCOMING: 600 words, with photos. Game time
UPCOMING: By 11/22/2025 11:00 a.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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FBC–LINDENWOOD-SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE
DESCRIPTION: Lindenwood plays Southeast Missouri State at Houck Field. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/22/2025 01:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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FBC–MISSOURI STATE-KENNESAW STATE
DESCRIPTION: Missouri State plays Kennesaw State at Fifth Third Stadium. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/22/2025 01:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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HKN–BLUES-ISLANDERS
DESCRIPTION: The St. Louis Blues visit the New York Islanders. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/22/2025 02:30 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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BKC–UT RIO GRANDE VALLEY-MISSOURI STATE
DESCRIPTION: UT Rio Grande Valley plays Missouri State at Great Southern Bank Arena. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/22/2025 04:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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FBN–COLTS-CHIEFS
DESCRIPTION: KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Indianapolis Colts plays Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. By Dave Skretta. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos. Game starts 12 p.m. CT.
UPCOMING: By 11/23/2025 12:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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BKC–KANSAS CITY-LINDENWOOD
DESCRIPTION: Kansas City plays Lindenwood at Hyland Arena. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/24/2025 06:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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HKN–BLUES-RANGERS
DESCRIPTION: The St. Louis Blues visit the New York Rangers. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/24/2025 06:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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BKC–LIU-MISSOURI STATE
DESCRIPTION: LIU plays Missouri State at Great Southern Bank Arena. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/24/2025 07:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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NEBRASKA – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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BKC–OMAHA-LSU
DESCRIPTION: Omaha plays LSU at Pete Maravich Assembly Center. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/21/2025 07:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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FBC–NEBRASKA-PENN STATE
DESCRIPTION: Nebraska plays Penn State at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/22/2025 07:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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BKC–PLAYERS ERA
DESCRIPTION: LAS VEGAS — In just its second year, the Players Era already has surpassed all the other early-season tournaments — including the Maui Invitational — as the prime destination. By Mark Anderson. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos.
UPCOMING: By 11/23/2025 02:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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NORTH DAKOTA – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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FBC–TRADITION GLIMPSE-SMALLER RIVALRIES
DESCRIPTION: The North Dakota State-South Dakota State football rivalry features a unique prize: the 78-pound Dakota Marker trophy. This rock is a replica of quartzite markers from the 1890s, used to delineate the states’ border. Lesser-known rivalries like this one across college football often hold deep significance for the schools and fans who often don’t have a professional team to root for. By Jack Dura. 600 words, file photos.
UPCOMING: By 11/21/2025 08:00 a.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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FBC–SOUTH DAKOTA STATE-NORTH DAKOTA
DESCRIPTION: South Dakota State plays North Dakota at Alerus Center. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/22/2025 01:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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FBC–ST. THOMAS-NORTH DAKOTA STATE
DESCRIPTION: St. Thomas plays North Dakota State at Gate City Bank Field at the Fargodome. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/22/2025 02:30 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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BKC–NORTH DAKOTA-COASTAL CAROLINA
DESCRIPTION: North Dakota plays Coastal Carolina at LeRoy A. Ufkes Court at Western Hall. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/22/2025 06:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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BKC–NORTH DAKOTA-WESTERN ILLINOIS
DESCRIPTION: North Dakota plays Western Illinois at LeRoy A. Ufkes Court at Western Hall. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/23/2025 06:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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OKLAHOMA – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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BKC–AUSTIN PEAY-TULSA
DESCRIPTION: Austin Peay plays Tulsa at Donald W. Reynolds Center. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/21/2025 07:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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BKN–THUNDER-JAZZ
DESCRIPTION: SALT LAKE CITY — The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Utah Jazz. By Matthew Coles. UPCOMING: 300 words, photos. Game begins at 10 p.m. EST.
UPCOMING: By 11/21/2025 09:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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FBC–T25-POLL PREVIEW
DESCRIPTION: Eight of the top 10 teams in The Associated Press poll have the day off or should win their games easily Saturday. No. 6 Oregon and No. 8 Oklahoma have their work cut out for them as they try to stay in the thick of the race for College Football Playoff at-large bids. By Maura Carey. 750 words, photos.
UPCOMING: By 11/22/2025 07:10 a.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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FBC–TULSA-ARMY
DESCRIPTION: Tulsa plays Army at Michie Stadium. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/22/2025 11:00 a.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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FBC–T25-MISSOURI-OKLAHOMA
DESCRIPTION: NORMAN, Okla. — Oklahoma and Missouri face off on Saturday in a classic football matchup of strength against strength. Missouri’s Ahmad Hardy leads the FBS with 1,346 yards rushing. Last Saturday, Hardy ran for 300 yards and three touchdowns against Mississippi State. Oklahoma, ranked 8th, counters with the nation’s No. 4 rushing defense, allowing just 82.2 yards per game. Oklahoma coach Brent Venables says Hardy has nearly 1,000 yards after contact this season. The Sooners will need to slow Hardy if they are to take another step towards reaching the College Football Playoff. By Cliff Brunt. UPCOMING: 600 words, with photos. Game time
UPCOMING: By 11/22/2025 11:00 a.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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BKC–NICHOLLS STATE-OKLAHOMA STATE
DESCRIPTION: Nicholls State plays Oklahoma State at Gallagher-Iba Arena. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/22/2025 02:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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FBC–OKLAHOMA STATE-UCF
DESCRIPTION: Oklahoma State plays UCF at Acrisure Bounce House. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/22/2025 07:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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BKC–ALCORN STATE-OKLAHOMA
DESCRIPTION: Alcorn State plays Oklahoma at Lloyd Noble Center. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/23/2025 01:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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BKN–TRAIL BLAZERS-THUNDER
DESCRIPTION: The Portland Trail Blazers visit the Oklahoma City Thunder. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/23/2025 06:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’, ‘Photo’)
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BKC–ORAL ROBERTS-FLORIDA GULF COAST
DESCRIPTION: Oral Roberts plays Florida Gulf Coast at Alico Arena. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/24/2025 06:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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SOUTH DAKOTA – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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FBC–TRADITION GLIMPSE-SMALLER RIVALRIES
DESCRIPTION: The North Dakota State-South Dakota State football rivalry features a unique prize: the 78-pound Dakota Marker trophy. This rock is a replica of quartzite markers from the 1890s, used to delineate the states’ border. Lesser-known rivalries like this one across college football often hold deep significance for the schools and fans who often don’t have a professional team to root for. By Jack Dura. 600 words, file photos.
UPCOMING: By 11/21/2025 08:00 a.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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BKC–GEORGIA STATE-SOUTH DAKOTA STATE
DESCRIPTION: Georgia State plays South Dakota State at First Bank and Trust Arena. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/21/2025 07:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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FBC–SOUTH DAKOTA STATE-NORTH DAKOTA
DESCRIPTION: South Dakota State plays North Dakota at Alerus Center. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/22/2025 01:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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BKC–SOUTH CAROLINA STATE-SOUTH DAKOTA
DESCRIPTION: South Carolina State plays South Dakota at Sanford Coyote Sports Center. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 11/23/2025 01:00 p.m. CST, (‘Text’)
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