Overview
- Texas Tech beat No. 7 BYU 29-7 in Lubbock, a result that pushed the Red Raiders deeper into the College Football Playoff conversation.
- Postgame, McGuire praised BYU for joining the Big 12 and criticized independent scheduling without naming Notre Dame, asserting conference play proves playoff worth.
- CBS Sports’ updated bracket elevated Texas Tech over BYU and projects the Cougars to slide in the next CFP rankings release.
- Commentators cited Sagarin’s strength-of-schedule ratings to counter McGuire’s point, noting Notre Dame at No. 22 versus Texas Tech at No. 68.
- CFP chair Mack Rhoades said the committee has examined Notre Dame closely, emphasizing two narrow early losses and recent defensive improvement as the No. 10 Irish carry a seven-game win streak into a visit to No. 24 Pittsburgh.