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Notre Dame takes bizarre shot from Texas Tech's Joey McGuire over independence

There are a ton of programs out there that are jealous of Notre Dame football and the fact that the team has stayed independent when almost every other team has joined a conference. Add Texas Tech to that ever-growing list after Saturday.

Red Raiders head coach Joey McGuire fired a shot across the bow of the Fighting Irish after his team knocked off previously undefeated BYU 29-7. After the game, he heaped praise on BYU while complaining about the Golden Domers, while not being brave enough to say their name.

Texas Tech head coach takes shot at Notre Dame football over independence

"I was really excited whenever they [BYU] joined the Big 12 because I think that they carry a lot of weight and a lot of respect.