The last time BYU played in the Mountain West Conference was 2010 as it slogged its way to a 7-6 record and New Mexico Bowl win over UTEP. Considering the Cougars are bringing a disappointing 3-9 record to Hawaii on Saturday –- fresh off a stunning 16-10 loss at home to UMass last weekend – maybe it's time to think about rejoining the MWC.
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When the Cougars left the conference in 2011, it had dreams of becoming the next Notre Dame: An FBS independent power that held its own TV rights and scheduling options. To say it hasn't gone the way they had hoped is a massive understatement.
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As BYU prepares to end its season against the Warriors, here are six reasons the university may want to consider returning to conference play.