Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko maintains focus on team development
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 9:45 AM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko addressed his coaching philosophy during the September 11 Aggie Football Hour, emphasizing a focus on team success over outside commentary. This approach follows the Aggies' 50-0 victory over Missouri State, which marked the program's largest shutout win since 1997. The team recorded 236 rushing yards in the season opener and saw strong performance from quarterback Marcel Reed, who completed 70% of his passes. Texas A&M now prepares to host Arizona State for a game coinciding with September 11 commemorative events. The program continues to pursue success in the wake of its first-ever College Football Playoff appearance last year. Elko maintains that his decisions prioritize internal goals rather than external opinions regarding his leadership or the team's standing in the SEC.
- •Texas A&M defeated Missouri State 50-0 in its season opener.
- •Quarterback Marcel Reed completed 70% of his passes with two touchdowns.
- •The defense allowed 67 total yards during the win over Missouri State.
- •Texas A&M hosts Arizona State for a game on Saturday afternoon.
- 9:45 AMYahoo Sports — Texas A&M HC Mike Elko 'doesn't care' about outside opinions
"Texas A&M coach Mike Elko discussed his dedication to doing things "the right way" and "doesn't care" about outside opinions regarding the program.
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