0This 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: Air Force (September 18th)

Record in 2020: 3-3 (2-2)

Record in 2019: 11-2 (7-1)

Athlon Ranking: 82nd

Key Losses: The entire offensive line, Matthew Murla (running back), Ben Peterson (receiver), Elisha Palm (cornerback), George Silvanic (defensive tackle)

Key Players Back: Haaziq Daniels (quarterback), Brad Roberts (running back), David Cormier (receiver), Kyle Patterson (tight end), Brandon Lewis (receiver), Milton Bug III (cornerback), Demonte Meeks (linebacker), Lakota Wills (outside linebacker), Jordan Jackson (defensive end)

Offense Preview

Air Force is going to have some challenges going into the 2021 season due to the fact that they are replacing all five starters on the offensive line.