...on and off the field. 😉
On the whole, I agree.
I actually think that BYU might've gotten a few more of the blue chip LDS athletes, but would also miss out on some of the great non-LDS athletes that Utah has picked up. But overall it likely would've been very similar, as you say.
And that's where we rely on The Lord stepping in and creating some magic, to help BYU into the Rose Bowl!!!