- opportunity to see BYU play one more game this year

- game is close for fans in Northern Utah, Idaho, and Western Oregon/Washington to travel to the game easily

- game is pre-Christmas which is supposedly a priority for players wanting to be home for the holidays

- BYU is a double digit favorite which will hopefully result in a bowl win, winning season, and positive momentum going into a 2019

- extra couple weeks of practice which will hopefully help for next year

Any others?