Mayville, N.D. – The Mayville State Football team travels to rival Valley City State for a conference game on Saturday with kick-off scheduled for 2:00 pm.
 
Quick Hits on the Comets: 
The Comet Football team enters the conference matchup with a 0-5 overall record and 0-2 in North Star play.
Mayville State is averaging 16.4 points per game, 71.2 rushing yards per game, 129.4 passing yards per game, and 290.6 total yards per game.
Defensively, MSU is allowing 38.2 points per game, 235.6 rushing yards per game, 216.0 passing yards per game, 451.6 total yards per game and has forced six turnovers.
Tim Salmon has completed 55.1 percent of his passes this season for 954 yards, 10 touchdowns and is averaging 238.5 passing yards per game.
Mason Ollman is the leading rusher for the Comets with 181 yards rushing on 45 attempts with one touchdown.
Cole Dukart has 119 yards rushing on 35 attempts averaging 23.8 rushing yards per game.
Javeion Davison has 20 receptions on the season for 452 yards, five touchdowns and is averaging 90.4 receiving yards per game.
Maalik Flowers is second on the team with 17 receptions for 211 yards, two touchdowns, and 42 receiving yards per game.
Leading the defense in tackles is Josiah Walker with 33 total tackles, 16 solo tackles, 8.0 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, and two fumble recoveries.
Danzele Navy is second on the team with 28 total tackles, 18 solo tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, 1.0 sacks, two interceptions, and two pass breakups.
Jelon Hilton has 22 tackles in the secondary with 1.0 tackles for loss and one pass breakup. Daniel Simpson has 18 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, and 1.0 sacks.
 
Matching up with the Vikings:
The Valley City Vikings enter the matchup with a 4-0 overall record, 2-0 in North Star play, and #19 in the nation in the latest NAIA Football Poll.
The Vikings are currently averaging 25.3 points per game, 242.5 passing yards per game, 130.5 rushing yards per game, and 373.0 total yards per game.
Defensively, VCSU is allowing 15 points per game, 252.2 passing yards per game, 53.3 rushing yards per game, 305.5 total yards per game and has forced nine turnovers.
Jalen Pfeifer leads the Viking attack with a 56.8 completion percentage, for 970 yards, 10 touchdowns, and 242.5 passing yards per game.
Justice Bice is currently leading the rushing attack with 332 yards rushing on 85 attempts and two touchdowns.
Benjamin Dumond has a team-high 18 receptions for 280 yards and one touchdown. Michael Cornelious has 15 receptions on the season for 254 yards, and four touchdowns.
Leading the team with tackles is Riley Gerhardt with 28 on the season with 2.5 tackles for loss and three pass breakups.
Jerrod Williamson is second on the team with 25 tackles, one interception, and six pass breakups.