the playoff goes to 8. This would be under the assumption that the 8 teams are comprised of 5 P5 champs, 2 at large and the top G5. This structure is what I've seen and heard most often on national talk.
Under that format, teams like Memphis, Houston, UCF and Boise would have a far, far better chance at making the playoff and playing for a NC than BYU without a conference.
I am in the camp that BYU could be a good fit in the AAC, could be. I understand many on the board enjoy Independence and I understand their argument.
But under that outlined playoff, if it did happen, BYU would be foolish to remain Independent.