Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire is standing on business when it comes to the Big 12 in the College Football Playoff picture and said one-loss BYU is worthy of merit in the discussion following Saturday's 29-7 win over the Cougars.

Without mentioning Notre Dame by name, he skewered the Fighting Irish and their road to the postseason as an Independent.

"I have so much respect for BYU. I do," McGuire said after Saturday's win. "I was really excited whenever they joined the Big 12 because I think that they carry a lot of weight and a lot of respect. I think that I have a lot of respect for them entering a conference and not playing an independent schedule like other people -- y'all already know who that is.

"So, I have a lot of respect for that. I mean, they're earning their right just

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