that are lower in the 247 recruiting rankings than BYU is.
Of course winning helps. but schedules that are played are also a factor in recruiting. Scotty Edwards who chose Stanford is quoted as saying he likes Stanford's schedule.
the 16 G5 teams with a better win-loss record last season than BYU that are lower in the 247 recruiting rankings than BYU are evidence that there is not a linear relationship between winning and recruiting.
The teams are Hawaii, FAU, App State, Louisiana, Arkansas St., AFA, SDSU, Central Mich., Miami OH, UAB, Marshall, W. Ky, Navy, SMU, Memphis, Temple
Reducing schedule strength to bump win totals is not a guarantee to improve recruiting