You hit the nail on the head!
I understand the desire to bring a few other western schools with you for travel purposes, but honestly the AAC doesn't need any other school but BYU to become the next power conference.
Aresco has already indicated recently that the AAC doesn't need Boise State and he has indicated multiple times that BYU would be his only target.
You guys can play Boise State in your non-cons along with a few other P5s as well. And then you all can enjoy the AAC championship race EVERY YEAR with a great chance to make the playoffs EVERY YEAR!
You guys would love it!