BYU has too much pride to join the USA2.0
Independent is the best option for them. As I was watching the BYU state of the football program , they been on national TV in 10+ games last season and expect it to remain like this in years to come. Exposure is the main thing BYU wants. And for scheduling , they can schedule more BCS teams to play then any other mid-major. They are smart to remain an independent as they will get that S.O.S boost remaining an indy