I realize that the PAC is considered the least competitive conference of the P5 conferences. It's why they are most often left out. That's not going to change this year. Other than simply declaring 8-0 PAC team goes, you haven't pointed out any reason why they would go before a champ of another conference, that played more games and won a CCG. Let's hear your rationale, I've given mine.
Also, I can't see them getting started by Halloween. It will take them another week for their decision at least, and they can't be ready in a month. They've not been practicing like the B1G has. If they don't get started by Halloween, they will play 6-7 games, then they won't even be considered.