I say the nPac should merge with existing MWC. In order to ensure this is a competitive conference with P4, nPac-MWC then implement new requirements for member universities to have a (1) minimum athletic budget, (2) minimum stadium size or necessary facility requirements, and (3) minimum NIL budget. Universities must meet these requirements by 2027 or be removed as a member of the conference.
These new set of requirements would help the conference compete with P4's and consolidate revenue distributions to universities who are driving the success of the conference.
I could see most of the newly merged conference could handle these requirements. New Mexico, Nevada, Utah State, UTEP and SJSU would need to step it up or be dropped.
Likely SJSU and UTEP would set down. Nevada would be close. New Mexico and Utah State would up their game.
In this scenario, there are no emotions driving the decision of who is worthy or not. Show us you have the resources to compete or get out of the way.