The Red Raiders of Texas Tech won the TaxAct Texas Bowl handily defeating the Ole Miss Rebels by a score of 42-25 Wednesday. NRG Stadium had an attendance of over 53,000 for the annual bowl matchup between representatives from the SEC and Big 12 Conferences. (Photos by Jack Gorman)

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    Tyler Shough won the MVP award of the TaxAct Texas Bowl.
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    Texas Tech Red Raiders get ready to emerge from the tunnel at the TaxAct Texas Bowl.
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    Ole Miss players run onto the field at the TaxAct Texas Bowl.
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    Tahj Brooks (28) finds an open hole at the TaxAct Texas Bowl.
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    Ladaius Tennison (13) hits Texas Tech quarterback Tyler Shough (12) at the TaxAct Texas Bowl.
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    Ole Miss Rebelettes dance at the TaxAct Texas Bowl.
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    Ole Miss wide receiver Malik Heath catches a touchdown at the TaxAct Texas Bowl.
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    Jerand Bradley (6) mushes Markevious Brown (28) at the TaxAct Texas Bowl.
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    All of the decals mean something on the back of the Texas Tech helmets.
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    Texas Tech cheerleaders excite the crowd at the TaxAct Texas Bowl.
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    Xavier White (14) fights for the end zone at the TaxAct Texas Bowl.
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    The Red Raider rallies fans at the TaxAct Texas Bowl.
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    Marquis “Muddy” Waters (9) intercepts a pass at the TaxAct Texas Bowl.
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    Frustrated Ole Miss fans at the TaxAct Texas Bowl.
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    Ole Miss players spray a fire extinguisher on the sidelines at the TaxAct Texas Bowl.
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    The Ole Miss Marching Band performs for the TaxAct Texas Bowl crowd.
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    Texas Tech fans cheer at the TaxAct Texas Bowl.
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    Texas Tech cheerleaders excite the crowd at the TaxAct Texas Bowl.
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    Zach Evans (6) runs the ball at the TaxAct Texas Bowl.
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    The Texas Tech Red Raider Marching Band performs for the TaxAct Texas Bowl crowd.
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    Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin gives the referee the business at the TaxAct Texas Bowl.
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    Jaxson Dart scrambles against the Texas Tech defense at the TaxAct Texas Bowl.
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    Ole Miss fans cheer at the TaxAct Texas Bowl.
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    A Rebellete peps up the Ole Miss fans at NRG Stadium.
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    Baylor Cupp (88) is kept out of the end zone by the Ole Miss defense at the TaxAct Texas Bowl.
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    Texas Tech cheerleaders backflip through the end zone at the TaxAct Texas Bowl.
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    Ole Miss fans cheer at the TaxAct Texas Bowl.
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    Quinshon Judkins (4) gets wrapped up in the backfield at the TaxAct Texas Bowl.
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    Tyler Shough (12) sprints downfield at the TaxAct Texas Bowl.
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    A Saddle Tramp rings the bell at the TaxAct Texas Bowl.
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    Frustrated Ole Miss fans at the TaxAct Texas Bowl.
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    The Ole Miss defense causes a fumble at the TaxAct Texas Bowl.
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    Texas Tech coaches wore this patch to honor the late coach Mike Leach at the TaxAct Texas Bowl.
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    An Ole Miss fan signals a first down at the TaxAct Texas Bowl.
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    Loic Fouonji (19) sprints downfield at the TaxAct Texas Bowl.
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    Texas Tech cheerleaders excite the crowd at the TaxAct Texas Bowl.
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    Tyler Shough (12) gets sandwiched by Ole Miss defenders at the TaxAct Texas Bowl.
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    Texas Tech cheerleaders excite the crowd at the TaxAct Texas Bowl.
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    Myles Cole (5) swipes at Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) at the TaxAct Texas Bowl.
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    Malik Heath (8) is tackled at the TaxAct Texas Bowl.
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    Quinshon Judkins (4) tries to elude a tackler at the TaxAct Texas Bowl.
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    Old Miss fans are stunned at the TaxAct Texas Bowl.
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    Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire raised the TaxAct Texas Bowl trophy.
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    Saddle Tramps celebrate at the TaxAct Texas Bowl.
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    Texas Tech players celebrate at the TaxAct Texas Bowl.
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    Hundreds of tortillas were tossed by Texas Tech fans at the TaxAct Texas Bowl.

Jackson is a freelance photographer and writer covering a variety of music and sporting events in the Houston area. He has contributed to the Houston Press since 2013.