Mike Elko seeks to maintain Texas A&M's success in college football
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Mike Elko aims to sustain Texas A&M's momentum entering the 2026 season after leading the program to its first College Football Playoff last year. Under Elko, the Aggies recorded 11 wins, tied a school record with 10 players drafted, and established a 19-7 record over his first two seasons. Despite these accomplishments, Elko emphasizes the importance of consistency and urgency, noting the challenge of maintaining success, which has eluded the program in the past.
- •Texas A&M made the College Football Playoff for the first time last season.
- •The Aggies won 11 games and finished in the top 10.
- •Ten players were selected in the 2026 NFL draft, tying a school record.
- •Elko has a 19-7 record through his first two seasons as head coach.
- •The Aggies aim to build on last season’s achievements.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — After making the CFP, Mike Elko's challenge is to keep Aggies among college football's best
"The Aggies reached the playoff and tied a school record with 10 NFL draft picks. Now Mike Elko wants to prove Texas A&M can do it again.
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