This is a series of in depth looks at the opponents the Utah State football team will be facing this season. The series will use Athlon Sports Top 130 pre-season rankings to consider where opponents are at on a national level and each week will preview a different opponent.

Week 1: Washington State (September 4th)

Record in 2020: 1-3

Record in 2019: 6-7 (3-6)

Record vs USU: 2-1

Athlon Ranking: 68th

Key Loses: Josh Watson (guard), Oscar Draguicevich III (punter), Davontavean Martin (wide receiver), Tyrese Ross and Ayden Hector (transferred).