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Mike Elko emphasizes winning plays for Texas A&M's 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 10:30 AM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Mike Elko emphasizes winning plays for Texas A&M's 2026 season

Summary

Mike Elko is focusing on improving Texas A&M's performance heading into the 2026 season. After two consecutive College Football Playoff losses to Texas and Miami, Elko aims to enhance quarterback Marcel Reed's role and strengthen the defense. Reed's struggle with interceptions last postseason is critical to address, especially with a new offensive coordinator, Holmon Wiggins, expected to leverage Reed's dual-threat capabilities. Elko highlighted the importance of making key plays in crucial moments, as the team prepares for a challenging SEC schedule. Enhancements to the run game and addressing linebacker size deficiencies are essential components of the strategy moving forward.

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•Texas A&M suffered back-to-back playoff losses in 2025.
•Mike Elko enters his third season as head coach.
•Marcel Reed's role will be adjusted under offensive coordinator Holmon Wiggins.
•Defense needs improvement, particularly against the run.
•Team faces a demanding nine-game SEC schedule.

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10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Mike Elko eyes 'winning plays' for Texas A&M in 2026

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Mike Elko aims to fix Texas A&M's playoff woes by refining Marcel Reed's role and strengthening the defense, needing more "winning plays" this season.
— Yahoo Sports

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