What if BYU did not decided to become independent, what would have happened? Here is how the schedule could have worked out for them.
September 3. Idaho State TV--None.
BYU cruises to a big 40-point victory in the opening weekend opening weekend game.
September 10. @ Texas TV--ESPN
Same result? Instead of a one-point loss, having a patsy in week 1 gives them the confidence to get one more score in the 2nd have. BYU wins 16-14.
September 17. Utah TV--NBC Sports Channel/The mtn.
The rivalry is moved to September, but few people can see it because it is not on the same channel.
September 24. Air Force TV--The mtn.
BYU would avenge last year's loss with a close game.
September 30. Utah State TV--The mtn.
An exciting shoot-out that almost no one outside of Utah turns into
October 8. @ New Mexico TV The mtn.
BYU passes and runs to an unusually easy win in Albuquerque
October 15. Colorado State (Homecoming) TV The mtn.
Again, BYU cruises to an easy win over the Rams
October 22. BYE
October 29 @ UNLV TV The mtn.
BYU crushes the Rebels
November 5 @Wyoming. TV The mtn.
The Cowboys make the game interesting at first, but a big 2nd half lifts the Cougars.
November 12. TCU
BYU wins a close one at home.
November 19 @ San Diego State TV NBC Sports/The mtn.
In another close game, BYU pulls out a victory at the end and Aztec's fans cry foul
November 26. Boise State TV CBS
Well, here we are, the last week of the season. Two unbeaten teams playing on national TV. The winner goes to the BCS. The loser settles for the Las Vegas Bowl. But Boise State is a better team this year and pulls away in the 4th quarter.
Difference. Yes, if BYU had remained in the Mountain West Conference, they would have a chance to play in the BCS, even with a loss at Texas. But there would have been only 1 game on ESPN and 1 game on CBS. No games on BYU TV. Less revenue for the football team and less exposure and another trip to the Las Vegas Bowl for an 10/11-win team.
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