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 2: North Dakota (September 10th)

Record in 2020: 5-2 (4-1)

Record in 2019: 7-5 (5-3)

Record vs USU: First meeting

Athlon Ranking: 7 (FCS Preseason Top 25)

Key Losses: Bo Belqusit (receiver), Jake Ritcher (receiver).