Mayville, N.D. – The Mayville State University football team travels to Presentation College Saturday to take on the Saints. Kick-off is scheduled for 2:00 PM in Aberdeen, South Dakota.
Quick Hit on the Comets:
The Comets are in action this week after a 7-37 loss to Dickinson State last week. Mayville State is averaging 23.5 points, 72.3 rushing yards, 275.2 passing yards, 347.5 total yards per game. Defensively, the Comets are allowing 48.2 points, 226.3 rushing yards, 250.2 passing yards, and 476.5 total yards per game.
Creighton Pfau is leading the team with 908 passing yards, seven passing touchdowns, and four rushing touchdowns.
Cole Dukart has 36 rushing attempts, 99 rushing yards, and 24.7 yards per game.
Maalik Flowers is leading the wide receivers with 19 receptions for 276 yards, two touchdowns, and 69.0 yards per game.
Josiah Walker has a team-leading 38 tackles, 8.0 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles.
Austin DeLaroque is second on the team with 29 tackles, two interceptions, and one forced fumble. Mayville State was selected sixth place in the NSAA Preseason Coaches' Poll.
Matching up with the Saints:
The Saints enter this NSAA matchup with a 0-6 record, dropping last weeks game to Dakota State 18-21. So far this season, the Saints are averaging 7.8 points, 86.6 rushing yards, 118.5 passing yards, and 205.2 total yards per game. Defensively, Presentation College is allowing 36.5 points, 120.8 rushing yards, 238 passing yards, and 358.8 total yards per game. Innocent Okoh is averaging 41.5 rushing yards per game with 67 attempts on 249 yards rushing, and zero rushing touchdowns. Hunter Giffrow has completed 51.2 percent of his passes this season throwing two touchdowns and six interceptions. Kevin Wright is second on the team with 14 receptions for 254 yards and one touchdown. Jerod Bosweel has a team-high 46 total tackles, 7.0 tackles for loss, and 3.5 sacks. Braden Christie is second with 37 total tackles, 10.0 tackles for loss, and 2.0 sacks. The Saints were picked fifth in the NSAA Preseason Coaches' Poll with 13 points.
