For BYU football, a lot hinges on the next five years or so.
If the Cougars play well and make some noise nationally, they may be able to secure a P5 invite when conferences realign.
But if that invite doesn’t happen, is it the end of the world for BYU football?
Well, monetarily it may already be too late. But if funding changes, then things will more than likely be fine. However, there are still other options on the table for BYU.
The best among them might be the American Athletic Conference.
At face value, that may seem like a step down from independence.