Mike Elko ranks No. 8 in ESPN's college football coach rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 9:15 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Texas A&M coach Mike Elko has been ranked No. 8 in ESPN's college football head coach rankings for 2026. This ranking follows a significant offseason where Elko led the Aggies to their first College Football Playoff appearance. In his first two seasons, he has accumulated a record of 19-7, marking the second-best start in Texas A&M history. Elko's coaching has been praised, particularly in developing talent, as evidenced by the selection of 10 players in the recent NFL Draft. As he enters his third season, Elko aims to continue building on this success and compete at a higher level in the SEC.
- •Elko's ranking places him fourth among SEC coaches
- •He guided Texas A&M to its first College Football Playoff
- •Aggies finished tied for second in team sacks last season
- •Quarterback Marcel Reed passed for 3,169 yards and 25 touchdowns
- •Ten players were selected in the 2026 NFL Draft under Elko
- 9:15 AMYahoo Sports — Mike Elko ranked Top 10 in ESPN's college football HC rankings
"Texas A&M coach Mike Elko comes in at No. 8 in ESPN college football coach rankings.
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