When you compare going to those away games vs. going to all the home games for the same amount of money (you said it was less)...it's hard to argue with your logic.
I went to Ann Arbor in 2008 when the Utes played Michigan. You will love it. Awesome experience. I was very impressed with the hospitality of the Michigan fans...very classy. Should be a good game between the Wolverines and BYU.
I saw the Utes play in the Rose Bowl vs. UCLA in 2006. Pasadena is beautiful. I think there's a decent chance the Cougars can win this game (depending on Taysom's health of course).