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It's rise and shine for NDSU in FCS quarterfinals
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North Dakota State quarterback Brock Jensen heads upfield on a 53-yard touchdown carry against Furman on Saturday, during the second round of the FCS playoffs at the Fargodome in Fargo, N.D.
FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State football players and fans are planning pre-dawn, sub-zero wakeup calls in advance of their home playoff game against Coastal Carolina. Kickoff for Saturday's Football Championship Subdivision quarterfinal game is 11 a.m., in order to accommodate television coverage. But the tailgating lots outside the Fargodome will open at 5:30 a.m., and the pre-game meal for players is scheduled for 7:15 a.m. "Oh that's early.