How Utah State's 2012 football opponents fared: Week 5

In college football, winning isn't the only factor. Who you beat, and how, is a vital part of moving up the rankings and getting into a good bowl game. So each week during the 2012 season, we'll take a look at how Utah State's past and future opponents performed.

Utah State 2012 schedule

Aug. 30 Southern Utah W, 34-3

Sept. 7 Utah, W, 27-20

Sept. 15 at Wisconsin, L, 16-14

Sept. 22 at Colorado State, W, 31-19

Sept. 29 UNLV, W, 35-13

Oct. 5 at BYU 8:15 p.m. (ESPN)

Oct. 13 at San Jose State 2 p.m. (ESPN Regional)

Oct. 20 New Mexico State 1 p.m. (KMYU)

Oct. 27 at UT-San Antonio noon

Nov. 3 Texas State 1 p.m. (KMYU)

Nov. 17 at Louisiana Tech 5 p.m.

Nov. 24 Idaho 1 p.m. (ESPN Regional)