As an independent, it's never surprising when a new opponent crops up on Notre Dame's schedule. This year, the team plays everyone from Miami to Boise State to Texas A&M to USC.
However, it isn't often that the Notre Dame Fighting Irish make enemies, especially with teams that haven't been on the program's radar in a long, long time.
Yet, with the Irish's recent success and seemingly simple path to yet another berth in the College Football Playoffs, one surprising team is voicing its frustration: the Texas Tech Red Raiders.