SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Missouri State head football coach Dave Steckel has received medical clearance to resume coaching duties for the Bears' 2015 season finale at No. 3 North Dakota State on Saturday.

Steckel has missed MSU's last two games after undergoing eye surgery on Nov. 5. Offensive coordinator Mario Verduzco and defensive coordinator Marcus Yokeley shared interim head coaching duties in Steckel's absence.

The Bears (1-9, 0-7 MVFC) and Bison (8-2, 6-1 MVFC) will meet at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Gate City Bank Field at the Fargodome in Fargo, N.D.