BYU certainly fits the profile of a Power 5 program. However, in the end, politics and policies could play a role in BYU's quest to get into a Power 5 conference.
Arizona @ BYU
“Suddenly, BYU's strong football tradition, national following and 63,000-capacity stadium may not be enough to secure Big 12 membership.”
PROVO — Nobody knows how much LGBT concerns will factor into BYU’s chances of being invited to the Big 12.
Nobody, that is, except for the Big 12 presidents, who are the ones who will make the decisions regarding expansion.
Will the league add two teams?