More $$$ now, great TV access, even if people like to make fun the P12 Network, better/deeper recruiting classes, better skill athletes. More NFL draft picks by a huge margin, which means more elite talent on the roster and through development.
Then there is the 13 of 20 thing head to head in Utah's favor, which is hard to ignore.
Not sure how you can be in denial about the state of that program vs. BYU, simply because they took a step up in class with weekly scheduling. They lose to PAC schools while we lose to MWC schools now.
That program is healthier than BYU right now. it is a sad truth.