Texas Tech Football’s 2013 Season in Pictures

Jul 22, 2013; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Kliff Kingsbury speaks to the media during the Big 12 media days at the Omni Dallas Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Texas Tech’s season ended as quickly and excitingly as it began. From the dominating opener in Dallas against SMU to the thriller in San Diego with Arizona State, Kliff Kingsbury and his Red Raiders put on a show from start to finish despite struggles down the stretch.

As fans, you’re likely well aware of the narrative and how things played out in Kingsbury’s debut season. But for nostalgia’s sake, here are some of the best images from the 2013 season.

Aug 30, 2013; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the game against the Southern Methodist Mustangs at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Texas Tech won 41-23. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 30, 2013; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders wide receiver Eric Ward (18) runs after catching a pass in the fourth quarter of the game against the Southern Methodist Mustangs at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Texas Tech won 41-23. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 7, 2013; Lubbock, TX, USA; A general overview of the new video board at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 7, 2013; Lubbock, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders running back Kenny Williams (34) rushes against the Stephen F Austin Lumberjacks in the first half at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 12, 2013; Lubbock, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders running back Kenny Williams (34) rushes for a touchdown against the TCU Horned Frogs in the first quarter at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 12, 2013; Lubbock, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders running back DeAndre Washington (21) rushes against the TCU Horned Frogs in the second half at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 12, 2013; Lubbock, TX, USA; TCU Horned Frogs quarterback Trevone Boykin (2) rushes against the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the second half at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 21, 2013; Lubbock, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders wide receiver Jakeem Grant (11) rushes against the Texas State Bobcats during the second half at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 21, 2013; Lubbock, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders wide receiver Derreck Edwards (19) rushes against the Texas State Bobcats in the second half at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 5, 2013; Lawrence, KS, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders wide receiver Eric Ward (18) catches a pass against Kansas Jayhawks cornerback JaCorey Shepherd (24) in the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 5, 2013; Lawrence, KS, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders wide receiver Dylan Cantrell (14) catches a pass for a touchdown against Kansas Jayhawks safety Alex Matlock (43) in the second half at Memorial Stadium. Texas Tech won the game 54-16. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 12, 2013; Lubbock, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders running back DeAndrea Washington (21) rushes against the Iowa State Cyclones in the second half at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 12, 2013; Lubbock, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders wide receiver Jakeem Grant (11) celebrates with wide receiver Derrick Edwards (19) after his touchdown catch against the Iowa State Cyclones in the first half at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 19, 2013; Morgantown, WV, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Davis Webb runs the football during the second quarter against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dan Friend-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 26, 2013; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners Defensive back Gabe Lynn blocks a pass to Texas Tech Red Raiders wide receiver Jakeem Grant (11) during the first quarter at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 26, 2013; Norman, OK, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders wide receiver Jameon Lewis (4) attempts to break a tackle by Oklahoma Sooners cornerback Fred Tiller (3) during the third quarter at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Oklahoma won 38-30. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 2, 2013; Lubbock, TX, USA; A general overview of Jones AT&T Stadium during the game between the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Oklahoma State Cowboys. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 2, 2013; Lubbock, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders wide receiver Jace Amaro (22) fumbles after catching a pass against the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the first quarter at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 9, 2013; Lubbock, TX, USA; The American flag arrives before the game between the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Kansas State Wildcats at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 9, 2013; Lubbock, TX, USA; A detailed view of the Texas Tech Red Raiders commemorative helmets worn against the Kansas State Wildcats at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 16, 2013; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders tight end Jace Amaro (22) scores on a touchdown pass in the first quarter against the Baylor Bears at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 16, 2013; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders receiver Eric Ward (18) catches a touchdown pass in the first quarter against Baylor Bears cornerback K.J. Morton (8) at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 16, 2013; Arlington, TX, USA; Baylor Bears quarterback Bryce Petty (14) is sacked by Texas Tech Red Raiders linebacker Pete Robertson (10) in the third quarter of the game at AT

Nov 28, 2013; Austin, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders punter Ryan Erxleben (26), long snapper David Brenner (57), and defensive back Keenon Ward (15) celebrate after scoring a touchdown against the Texas Longhorns in the first quarter at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Maloney-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; San Diego, CA, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders receiver Jakeem Grant (11) runs with the ball to score a touchdown against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the first half in the Holiday Bowl at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; San Diego, CA, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders receiver Reginald Davis (2) scores on a 90-yard kickoff return in the third quarter against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the 2013 Holiday Bowl at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; San Diego, CA, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders players celebrate with the championship trophy after the 2013 Holiday Bowl against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Qualcomm Stadium. Texas Tech defeated Arizona State 37-23. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; San Diego, CA, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Kliff Kingsbury holds the Holiday Bowl Trophy after defeating the Arizona State Sun Devils at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports