Texas A&M football coach Mike Elko addresses media during SEC Media Days
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 8:02 PM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko spoke to reporters at the 2026 SEC Media Days, discussing the upcoming season. With 45 days until the opener against Missouri State, Elko highlighted the Aggies' successful offseason, which included a program record of 10 players selected in the NFL Draft and strong recruiting efforts. He praised players like quarterback Marcel Reed and linebacker Daymion Sanford, while also acknowledging the team's attendance record last season, which averaged over 103% capacity. Elko expressed excitement about the challenges ahead and the team's readiness to compete.
- •Elko is entering his third season at Texas A&M.
- •The Aggies face Missouri State to kick off the 2026 season.
- •Ten players were drafted in the 2026 NFL Draft.
- •Marcel Reed returns as starting quarterback.
- •Aggies averaged over 106,000 fans at home games.
- 8:02 PMYahoo Sports — Everything Texas A&M football HC said during 2026 SEC Media Days
"Here is everything Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko said during his 2026 SEC Media Days press conference on Wednesday afternoon.
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