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Lane Kiffin praises Mike Elko's leadership at SEC Media Days

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 5:28 PM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Lane Kiffin praises Mike Elko's leadership at SEC Media Days

Summary

During SEC Media Days in Tampa, Florida, LSU head coach Lane Kiffin expressed admiration for Texas A&M's Mike Elko, describing him as a proficient CEO head coach. Kiffin highlighted Elko's achievements, including a 19-7 record in his first two seasons and leading the team to an 11-0 start and their first College Football Playoff appearance. Elko has focused on elevating the program's expectations, inspiring his team with reminders of their empty trophy case. In addition, he has secured a strong recruiting class, which could facilitate further successes in the upcoming season.

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Key Details

•Kiffin praised Elko's role during SEC Media Days on July 23, 2026.
•Elko holds a 19-7 record in his first two seasons at Texas A&M.
•He led the Aggies to their first College Football Playoff appearance.
•Texas A&M secured the No. 4 transfer portal and No. 7 recruiting classes.
•Elko emphasizes program growth by referring to their empty trophy case.

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5:28 PMYahoo Sports — 'He's done a phenomenal job': LSU HC gives high praise for Mike Elko

What they're saying

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LSU head coach Lane Kiffin touted Mike Elko as a good CEO head coach and praised what he's done at Texas A&M during SEC Media Days on Thursday.
— Yahoo Sports

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