Box Score Mayville, N.D. - Comet Football kicked off their 2024 season under the lights at Jerome Berg Field Thursday. Mayville State took on the Montana State-Northern Lights where they won 24-6.

The Comets dominated on defense, Hudson Stone had two blocked punts and Dylan LaMont had his first collegiate career touchdown. 

NSAA Men's Basketball Player of the Year, Darren Jones, joined the football team this fall. The 6'8'' wide receiver was a 4-star football recruit out of high school and in his debut with the Comets he had 2 big touchdowns. 

Head Coach Rocky Larson Recap: 

I am proud of how hard our kids played. Our defense was flying around the field all night. We had a lot of blue hats at the ball every snap."

Offensively we did a nice job developing a run game. JJ Davison had a nice game when we could get him the football in space. It was good to see Darren Jones get in the end zone in his first start for the Comets.

Special teams is what won us the football game. We blocked 2 punts in the game and one of them for a touchdown. Hudson Stone provided a huge edge for us all night in the kicking game.

Offensive Highlights:
- QB Tim Salmon was 11-24, 114 yards, 1 TD
- QB Dylan LaMont was 8-14, 83 yards, 1 TD
- Daniel Nevil 98 yds rushing
- Javeion Davison 7 receptions, 75 receiving yds
- Darren Jones 2 receptions, 62 receiving yds, 2 TDs

Defensive Highlights:
- Bailey Mullenberg 9 tackles
- Jared Gay 1 solo sack

Special Teams Highlights:
- Hudson Stone 2 blocked punts

The Comets will be tested at home next week as they host #15 Dickinson State Blue Hawks. Kickoff is at 1pm.

For full schedule information visit: https://msucomets.com/sports/football/schedule