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Texas A&M falls to Alabama as coach defends late punt decision

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Last updated Oct 26, 2026

Texas A&M falls to Alabama as coach defends late punt decision
Summary

Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko defended his decision to punt while trailing Alabama 31-20 on October 21, citing confidence in his defense to stop the run. The Aggies held a lead entering the fourth quarter, but the loss drops them to 4-4 overall and 1-4 in SEC play. This decision follows a string of questionable choices this season, raising concerns about the coaching staff's performance as the team faces two ranked opponents next. The Aggies' hopes for a successful season have diminished considerably following a series of losses to ranked teams.

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  • •Texas A&M was leading before losing to Alabama 31-20.
  • •Elko's punt decision faced heavy criticism from fans and media.
  • •The Aggies have not won against ranked opponents under Elko.
  • •Texas A&M's record now stands at 4-4, with two ranked opponents ahead.
  • •The team continues to struggle since their loss to Kentucky on September 19.
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  • 1:13 AMYahoo Sports — 'I just felt like we had a better shot': Texas A&M HC defends punt decision
What they're saying
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Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko explains his decision to punt down 11 points against Alabama in a costly 31-20 defeat.

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