Yes, I would be thankful for a bowl and enjoy another game in the postseason, but after starting 9 - 0 the expectations change.
If you beat ASU on the road, that probably pushes you above Boise St at 10 - 12.
If you beat Houston, you likely stay in the same range depending on what happens in other games.
If you beat Colorado, you probably get bumped up a couple more spots and are in position for seed 3 or 4.