LARAMIE — One of Wyoming’s coaches may get a look from his alma mater as it searches for its next head football coach.

Offensive coordinator Brent Vigen is being mentioned as a possible replacement for the outgoing Chris Klieman at North Dakota State, according to FootballScoop.com. The website cited anonymous sources that have been told NDSU defensive coordinator Matt Entz and Iowa offensive line coach Tim Polasek are also on the Bison’s short list.

NDSU has been known to favor candidates that have ties to the program. Klieman, who will take over at Kansas State once the Bison’s season is over, was Craig Bohl’s defensive coordinator at NDSU before being promoted in 2014 once Bohl left for Wyoming after leading the Bison to three straight FCS national championships.

Vigen, a NDSU graduate, has been the Cowboys’ offensive coordinator the last five seasons after following Bohl to Wyoming. Vigen was Bohl’s offensive coordinator at NDSU from 2009-13.

Also Wyoming’s quarterbacks coach, Vigen was also given the title of associate head coach with the Cowboys prior to the 2017 season. Vigen and Bohl have had success developing quarterbacks during their time together, signing former No. 2 overall pick and Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz at NDSU before before producing Josh Allen, who became the highest-drafted player in Wyoming history this year when the Buffalo Bills took him seventh overall.

NDSU hosts South Dakota State in the FCS semifinals Friday at 6 p.m. on ESPN2.

5:30 p.m. update: NDSU has promoted Entz to be its next head coach.