Eds: APNewsNow.

Fargo, N.D. (AP) North Dakota State assistant Football coach Brent Vigen has been promoted to offensive coordinator.

The Buxton native has been on the staff for 11 years. He was quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator the last four years.

Vigen was a two-year starter at tight end for the Bison.

Vigen will replace Pat Perles, who resigned to become the offensive line coach at Ball State. Perles had been with NDSU for six years.

(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) APNP 01-14-09 1131CST | save this article / add to your favorites list