The 1993 Texas Tech Red Raiders football team represented the Texas Tech University in the 1993 NCAA Division I-A college football season. The Red Raiders offense scored 419 points while the defense allowed 335 points. Led by head coach Spike Dykes, the club competed in the 1993 John Hancock Bowl.
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