If the Pac 10 expands, which is rumored over the next 18 months before they get a new TV contract, Utah will be one of the top choices. Pac 10 is full of research institutions (the priority for joining not sports) and Utah fits right in. Contrary to popular belief have proven the ability to hang with the Pac 10 in sports. They would only get better with BCS money and more TV money
BYU and Boise State don't fit the model of the Pac 10. Boise State is expanding their stadium to about 60,000 and really want into the MWC. BYU has long talked about going independant like Notre Dame. I just don't see them as having the appeal of Notre Dame but they are better at football.
Perfect world for me would see Utah and Colorado move to the Pac 10 and BYU move into the Big 12 replacing Colorado. Both team's stadiums are within 30 minute of my house and I would get season tickets to both even though I can't stand BYU. Make for some great teams rolling through the state
As for the Playoffs if they take the conference champs plus a few at large teams then a playoff would work. Play it through December and part of January and don't bring up student athlete issues as even the schools don't care. The other teams can still fill in the other bowl games. Regular season means a lot because you must win your confernce title.
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