Texas A&M Aggies head coach Jimbo Fisher and defensive coordinator Mike Elko talk prior to a game. Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports

Duke to hire Texas A&M DC Mike Elko as new head coach

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 12/10/21

So much for the Jason Garrett rumors.

After losing out on Clemson offensive coordinator Tony Elliott, who chose the Virginia job, Duke apparently is now turning to Mike Elko.

Duke announced that Elko will be the Blue Devils' new head coach.

The wait is over.

We're excited to announce @CoachMikeElko as our new head coach!#GoDuke pic.twitter.com/aq40snOcqU
— Duke Football (@DukeFOOTBALL) December 11, 2021

Elko, 44, has been Texas A&M’s defensive coordinator since 2018. Before that, he served as the DC at Notre Dame, Wake Forest and Bowling Green.

Duke appeared to have made Elliott their top choice and then had Elko next. They also were said to have been considering Garrett, as well as Jeff Monken and Troy Calhoun, for the position.

The Blue Devils pushed out David Cutcliffe two weeks ago, who was the program’s coach since 2008. They have gone 5-18 over the last two seasons.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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