Mayville, N.D. – The Mayville State University football team host conference leader Dickinson State for Homecoming at Jerome Berg Field. Kick-off is scheduled for 2:00 pm Saturday against the Blue Hawks.
 
Reminder that CometSafe guidelines, we strongly encourage you to wear a mask and social distance during the contest. If you are tailgating for the game make sure to read the policies in the link that is provided below.
https://msucomets.com/documents/2015/8/26//15_08_26_Tailgating_Policy_for_website.pdf?id=140
 
Quick Hits on the Comets
 
The Mayville State University football team host Dickinson State for Homecoming 2020. The Blue Hawks defeated the Comets in week two by a final of 26-51. MSU is averaging 29.0 points per game, 71.0 rushing yards, 306.6 passing yards, and 377.7 total yards of offense per game. The Comet defense is allowing 52.0 points per game, 229.7 rushing yards, 270.6 passing yards, and 500.3 total yards per game. Creighton Pfau leads the Comets offense with 863 passing yards on 61 completions and seven touchdowns. He is also rushing for 64 yards and scored four touchdowns on the ground. Cole Dukart is leading the rushing attack with 86 yards rushing on 29 attempts. Elijah Roundtree is leading the MSU receivers with 17 receptions for 353 yards, and three touchdowns. Maalik Flowers is recording 16 receptions for 188 yards and one touchdown. Defensively for the Comets, Austin DeLaroque leads the team in tackles with 29 total tackles and two interceptions. Josiah Walker is second on the team with 24 tackles, a team leading 5.0 tackles for loss, and two forced fumbles. Mayville State was selected sixth place in the NSAA Preseason Coaches' Poll.
 
Matching up with the Blue Hawks
 
The Dickinson State Blue Hawks enter the game with a 5-0 record defeating Dakota State last week by a final score of 23-3. DSU is averaging 32.4 points per game, 157.4 rushing yards, 281.6 passing yards, and 439.0 total yards per game. Defensively, the Blue Hawks are allowing 12.4 points, 81.2 rushing yards, 186.4 passing yards, and 267.6 total yards per game. Drew Boedecker is passing for 1320 yards on 100 completions and 12 touchdowns. Riley Linder is leading the rushing attack for DSU with 86 attempts for 375 yards and four touchdowns. Jaret Lee and Tyger Frye have each caught 32 passes and five touchdowns. Lee also leads the team with 563 receiving yards. Nick Miller has 35 tackles on the season with 3.5 tackles for loss, and one interception. Reece Hoherz is second on the team in tackles with 30 total tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, and one interception.