BYU got exposure. Unrealistic fans think we got exposed. Name one MWC school that stayed MWC after the Big 3 left that got the exposure BYU did. Fools discount Bronco Mendenhall even though we all watched BYU manhandle Texas twice and beat Oklahoma and others. Unrealistic fans complain that we did not win them all. Meanwhile, we warched one P5 conference after another acknowledge that BYU was P5 caliber.

Yes, some AAC schools are getting consideration as distant 2nd choice or worse candidates while the entire nation sees BYU now, as the only additive choice.

Playing all over the country. Especially vs our best opponents, showed that BYU can compete wit P5. Compete. Not dominate. Unrealistic fans will complain that we lost some of those.

SEC, ACC, and B1G labelled us as P5. Big 12 allowed us to be considered as P5 when Baylor wanted to schedule us and if rumors hold up, BYU has the most support from Presidents, ADs, and coaches. PAC does not require P5 opponents OOC, since they only play 3 a year, but some P5 coaches like Arizona called us P5, and we play 3 PAC schools this year and play them often.

Yes. Independence worked despite scheduling challenges and bowl limitations.