Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire aimed a dig at Notre Dame for the school's decision to remain independent and not join a conference. The Fighting Irish have been an independent football program since 1887 and still refuse to join a conference. However, on Monday, McGuire appeared to take a sly dig at Notre Dame for its decision to stay independent. He also praised No.12 BYU, a team his No. 8 Texas Tech beat 29-7 on Saturday. “I have so much respect for BYU. I do,” McGuire said. “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 like everybody, but a couple of people in the nation, are earning their right through conference play and playing in some really tough places.”Due to its independent status, Notre Dame can maintain a rather flexible schedule in controlling its opponents. However, the Fighting Irish have a lucrative broadcasting deal with NBC Sports. Joey McGuire's Texas Tech will face UCF in Week 12 of the 2025 college football seasonTexas Tech HC Joey McGuire - Source: GettyJoey McGuire's Texas Tech (9-1, 6-1 Big 12) will face UCF (4-5, 1-5 Big 12) in Week 12 of the college football season on Saturday. The game will kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET from Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas.The Knights enter the game on a two-game losing streak. They are the underdogs given Texas Tech's No. 8 rank. The Red Raiders, on the other hand, will want to build on their three-game win streak to continue their pursuit of making the College Football Playoff.