When the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl announced their match-up between BYU Football and Western Michigan, the news disappointed many Cougar fans. Hopes of playing in a warm climate against a prestigious opponent were replaced with the reality of playing a mid-level MAC team in the snow-covered hills of Boise.
Then realization sunk into the minds of Cougar Nation. BYU Football landed where it deserved. Too many and’s, if’s, and but’s contributed to what was an unavoidable bowl selection.
And though it may not be a sought after destination, there are a lot of positives for BYU’s bowl situation.