Oklahoma State defeated Texas A&M 31-23 at NRG Stadium Wednesday night to secure the 2023 TaxAct Texas Bowl trophy. The teams combined for more than 1,000 yards of offense in front of 55,000 fans. Rashod Owens won the MVP trophy after scoring two touchdowns and having 164 receiving yards. (Photos by Jack Gorman)

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    Ollie Gordon carries the ball during the TaxAct Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium.
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    Texas A&M Aggies sprint out to play the TaxAct Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium.
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    OSU Pom Squad members excite the crowd during the TaxAct Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium.
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    The Wrecking Crew stops Ollie Gordon during the TaxAct Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium.
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    Oklahoma State mascot Pistol Pete waves during the TaxAct Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium.
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    OSU kicker Alex Hale puts the first points on the board during the TaxAct Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium.
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    A&M quarterback Marcel Reed escapes a defender during the TaxAct Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium.
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    Amari Daniels breaks a long run during the TaxAct Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium.
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    The Texas A&M Band get excited during the TaxAct Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium.
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    Texas A&M Marching Band performs during the TaxAct Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium.
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    Moose Muhammed runs after a catch during the TaxAct Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium.
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    OSU Pom Squad members excite the crowd during the TaxAct Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium.
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    Marcel Reed scans the field during the TaxAct Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium.
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    Jahdea Walker runs after making a catch during the TaxAct Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium.
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    Ollie Gordon carries the ball during the TaxAct Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium.
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    Texas A&M mascot Reveille X on display during the TaxAct Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium.
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    Alan Bowman passes during the TaxAct Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium.
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    An OSU Cheerleader performs during the TaxAct Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium.
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    Rashon Owens smiles after dropping a catch during the TaxAct Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium.
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    Jahdea Walker points to the stands after a big catch during the TaxAct Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium.
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    Amari Daniels breaks for a long run during the TaxAct Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium.
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    Oklahoma State Cheerleaders perform during the TaxAct Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium.
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    Braden Cassity makes a catch during the TaxAct Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium.
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    An Aggie Yell Leader yells at NRG Stadium.
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    Texas A&M Marching Band performs during the TaxAct Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium.
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    Texas A&M Marching Band performs during the TaxAct Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium.
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    Moose Muhammed breaks away from defenders during the TaxAct Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium.
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    Nickolas Martin recovers a fumble during the TaxAct Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium.
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    Lyrik Rawls celebrates a turnover with his team during the TaxAct Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium.
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    The OSU Band plays during the TaxAct Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium.
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    Taurean York signals to the defense during the TaxAct Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium.
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    Sam Mathews celebrates an interception during the TaxAct Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium.
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    Kendal Daniels celebrates a game-clinching interception during the TaxAct Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium.
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    Mike Gundy awaiting the trophy presentation during the TaxAct Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium.
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    Rashon Owens receives the MVP trophy during the TaxAct Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium.

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.