Mayville, N.D. – The Mayville State University football team will host Dakota State on Thursday night for the final fall game of 2020. Kick-off is scheduled for 5:00 PM at Jerome Berg Field. Mayville State has adopted new fan restrictions for Thursday's game, make sure to read the guidelines below.
 
The attendance restrictions are due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic and Traill County's current classification at the high-risk level. For outdoor events, we will allow the first 400 people. Masks will be mandated when entering the bowl. The attendance restrictions are due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic and Traill County's current classification at the high-risk level. The gate will open one hour before kick-off.
 
If you are not able to attend Thursday's game, Mayville State will provide a free live video broadcast of all home games. Fans can live steam at https://portal.stretchinternet.com/msucomets/ or https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHLb71OUKD7aHlVQwGDRT0g?view_as=subscriber
 
Quick Hit on the Comets:
The Comets are back in action after a 42-14 victory over Presentation College on October 24th. Tim Salmon led the Comet offense last game out throwing for 349 yards, two passing touchdowns, and two rushing touchdowns. Jason Nelson is leading the rushing attack with 119 yards rushing, two touchdowns, and 27.0 rushing yards per game. Cole Dukart has recorded 41 attempts on the ground for 119 yards and 27.0 rushing yards per game. Maalik Flowers has a team-leading 24 receptions and 358 yards on the season with two touchdowns and 71.6 receiving yards per game. Joshua Portillo is the reigning NSAA Player-of-the-Week with his performance last week, breaking the school record in receiving yards. On the season, he has 22 receptions, 355 yards, and two touchdowns. Max Cooper was the Special Teams Player-of-the-week for his performance kicking. He went a perfect 6-for-6 in PATs last time out. Josiah Walker has a team-leading 42 total tackles, 9.0 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, and three forced fumbles. Austin DeLaroque is second in tackles with 37 on the season, he also has 2.0 tackles for loss, two interceptions, and two forced fumbles. Mayville State was selected sixth place in the NSAA Preseason Coaches' Poll.
 
Matching up with the Trojans:
Dakota State and Mayville State are meeting for the 32nd all-time meeting on Thursday at Jerome Berg Field. The Trojans are entering the game with a 2-5 record scoring 16.6 points per game, 188.0 yards per game, 16.9 points allowed per game, 273.9 yards allowed per game. Torren Devericks is averaging 142.5 yards of passing per game, eight touchdowns, seven interceptions, and a 49.7 completion percentage. Jacob Hirsch is the team leader in receptions with 22, 269 yards receiving, and four touchdowns. Brenner Furlong has 90 rushing yards on 40 attempts. Taylor Branson is the other running back for the Trojans netting 65 rushing yards and one touchdown. Cole McCarty is leading the DSU defense with 56 total tackles, 5.0 tackles for loss, and 1.0 sack on the season. Dakota State was selected fourth place in the NSAA Preseason Coaches' Poll.