We should be willing to accept that BYU as a foot-ball-only options is unacceptable to the B12 and that BYU as a full-member in the B12 is unworkable or undesirable to both parties, for various reasons.
In other words, we can hope BYU is "doing it right" by being willing to accept football-only, but it might make no difference. BYU's quirks (Sunday play) could be a deal breaker.