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FCS Playoffs: What to know about UT-Martin, Missouri State's first-round opponent

Missouri State football enters the postseason against a UT-Martin team that has a lot of mystery surrounding it heading into the week.

It is unclear who will start at quarterback for Tennessee-Martin when its typical starter is a finalist for the FCS national player of the year honor. If the Skyhawks are without him, it could be a boost for the Bears, who are looking for the program's first postseason victory since 1989.

Although UT-Martin is the Ohio Valley Conference champion, the Skyhawks enter the week coming off a loss to Southeast Missouri State. They are ranked No.