Mayville, N.D. - The Mayville State University Football team heads to Waldorf University on Saturday to face the Warriors. Kick-off is scheduled for 1:00 PM from Forest City, Iowa. If you would like to watch or follow the live stats you can click on the links provided above or go to the football schedule for the links for Saturday's game.
Quick Hit on the Comets:
The Comets are back in action this Saturday after a loss to Dickinson State on September 19th by a final score of 26-51. Mayville State and Waldorf already played once this season with the Warriors picking up a 40-50 victory. MSU is averaging 33.0 points per game, with 85.0 yards rushing, and 306.5 yards passing. The Comet defense is allowing 50.5 points per game, 203.5 yards rushing, and 288.5 yards passing.
Creighton Pfau leads the Comet Offense with 613 passing yards, 50.6 completion percentage, and seven touchdown this season.
Elijah Roundtree is currently leading the MSU receivers with 239 yards on 10 catches and three touchdowns. Newcomer
Maalik Flowers has 11 catches, 136 yards, one touchdown and averaging 68.0 yards per game.
Sirr Daye is the leading rusher for Mayville State with 67 yards on 14 attempts, for 4.8 yards per carry.
Austin DeLaroque led the Comet defense with 22 tackles and one interception. Second on the team in is
Josiah Walker with 20 tackles. He also has 4.0 tackles for loss, 0.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles. Mayville State was selected sixth place in the NSAA Preseason Coaches' Poll.
Matching up with the Warriors:
The Warriors enter the matchup with the Comets with a 3-1 record. Waldorf defeated MSU on the opening game of the weekend 50-40. WU is averaging 36.0 points per game, 197.0 rushing yards, and 187.7 passing yards. The Warrior defense is allowing 19.5 points, 71.0 rushing yards, and 177.7 passing yards. Taylen Alexander has completed 60.6 percent of his passes this season averaging 161.6 passing yards per game and eight touchdowns. Jatoviay Hill and J.J. Harrell are each rushing for 200-plus yards on the season with five combined touchdowns. Ryan Martinez is leading the receivers with three touchdowns on eight receptions, and 148 yards. Drew Buckholdt is the team leader in tackles with 38 total tackles, 16 solo, and 22 assists. Thomas Edwards is leading the defense in tackles for loss with 6.5 and 3.0 sacks.