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Mike Elko News / A to Z Sports / July 30

Mike Elko and Texas A&M are hoping for a recruiting upset as five-star defender commits on The Pat McAfee Show

Anthony “Tank” Jones, one of the last uncommitted five-star recruits in the 2026 class, is making his college decision on Thursday's episode of The Pat McAfee Show.

College Football News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / July 30

Inside Texas A&M’s Defense: A Fall Camp Preview

With fall camp finally here, one of the biggest questions resides on the defensive side of the ball: How will the Texas A&M defense perform now with head coach Mike Elko calling the shots?

Mike Elko News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / July 30

Mike Elko Talks Texas A&M's Growth in Year 2

After the Texas A&M Aggies lost four of five games to end the season, it might've been easy for those around the program to feel down heading into 2025.

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Texas A&M Aggies News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / July 29

Texas A&M in Running for Top 2027 Recruit

The Texas A&M Aggies are used to courting the nation's No. 1 recruit, even with Mike Elko recently replacing top-tier recruiter Jimbo Fisher. When the top recruit is in their own backyard, though, that's when they really need to pounce.

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25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2025 college football season

Every year has its own set of storylines, and we are here to highlight 25 of them. From Austin to Happy Valley and from Los Angeles to Chapel Hill. What are we looking forward to in 2025?

College Football News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / July 29

Texas A&M Five-Star Recruiting Target Closing in on Decision

Mike Elko and his recruiting staff have been absolutely dominant this offseason, recruiting the 2026 class. The Aggies currently sit at No. 3, behind Georgia and Southern California, as they have had one five-star, 21 four-stars, and five three-stars commit.

College Football News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / July 28

Texas A&M Four-Star Cornerback Commit Shuts Down Recruitment

Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko and crew have seemingly locked in another key defensive asset to their team. Having originally committed to the Illinois

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 28

Texas A&M suddenly projected to lose a shocking recruiting battle to rival SEC program with head coach on the hot seat

The Texas A&M Aggies have been one of the strongest recruiting programs in the nation as the 2026 class shapes up. With the fifth-best class and their hands in the mix for several top-end uncommitted prospects, Mike Elko is lurking for his first No.

College Football News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / July 26

Texas A&M Four-Star Linebacker Doubles Down on Recruiting Decision

Texas A&M coach Mike Elko and his staff have hit the class of 2026 recruiting effort hard, and their efforts are paying off. Texas A&M has accumulated one of the top classes in the nation and still has a solid shot at the No.

College Football News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / July 26

Texas A&M 'Comfortable' Replacing NFL Talent; Mike Elko Praises DL 'Anchor'

Texas A&M Aggies head coach Mike Elko made headlines at SEC Media Days when he said the goal for this time next year is to have a double-digit number of players taken in the NFL Draft.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / July 25

Texas A&M Gets Dark Horse Title for the 2026 College Football Playoff

Texas A&M football was in the running for the SEC Championship Game late in the 2024-25 season, but the defensive issues and lack of consistency with quarterback Marcel Reed ultimately kept the Aggies' season locked away in the regular season.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / July 23

Mike Elko Says Senior Defensive Lineman Is an Anchor for the Aggies

Texas A&M football head coach Mike Elko was in San Antonio for his sixth Coach's Night. The defensive line was up for discussion, especially given the Aggies' need to replace 2025 NFL Draft picks Shemar Stewart, Nic Scourton, and Shemar Turner.

College Football News / Texas Longhorns on SI / July 23

Texas A&M Coach Mike Elko Takes Shot at Texas Longhorns Fans

The Texas Longhorns and the Texas A&M Aggies no doubt have bad blood, from the players on the field and all the way to the fans, something everyone is so aware of.

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College Football News / LSU Tigers on SI / July 22

LSU Football and Alabama Crimson Tide in Mix For Former Texas A&M Aggies Pledge

Quitman (Ga.) Brooks County four-star tight end George Lamons is back on the market after reopening his recruitment on Monday. Lamons, the No. 5 rated tight end in America, backed off of a pledge to Mike Elko and the Texas A&M Aggies with multiple heavy-hitters in the mix.

College Football News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / July 22

Mike Elko Reveals What Texas A&M 'Desperately' Needs from WR Mario Craver

Following a disappointing finish to the 2024 season, the Texas A&M Aggies' first under head coach Mike Elko, one need was apparent: the team needed difference-makers on the outside at wide receiver.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 21

Elite Texas A&M target suddenly decommits after rival SEC visit left him 'Thinking about my next steps'

Despite being red hot on the recruiting trail with the 2026 class, Mike Elko and his Texas A&M Aggies saw how quickly things can change with someone

Texas A&M Aggies News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / July 21

Mike Elko Calls QB Marcel Reed '100% Healthy' After Recent Oblique Strain

Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed is set to take the field in his first full season as the starting quarterback for the Texas A&M Aggies under head coach Mike Elko.

Texas A&M Aggies News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / July 20

Texas A&M Aggies' Three Biggest Takeaways Following SEC Media Days

With SEC Media Days now in the rearview mirror, all attention will shift to the start of fall camp. It will be the second fall camp under head coach Mike Elko for the Texas A&M Aggies, and after their day in Atlanta, three things are clear heading into the 2025 season.

College Football News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / July 20

Four-Star Recruit Faces Big Decision Between Five Top Programs

With head coach Mike Elko and Texas A&M's recruiting staff ranking No. 3 nationally in the class of 2026 recruitment rankings. The Aggies have picked up many top prospects, including one five-star, 23 four-stars, and two three-stars.

College Football News / Field Level Media / July 17

Texas A&M coach Elko: NFL pick Shemar Stewart not eyeing college return

Texas A&M was the last program to take its turn at Southeastern Conference media days this week in Atlanta, but the main buzz around the Aggies of late has been about a player who isn't on their roster.

Texas A&M Aggies News / Yardbarker / July 17

Texas A&M HC addresses talk of Stewart returning to school

Texas A&M HC addresses talk of Shemar Stewart returning to school

Cincinnati Bengals first-round draft pick Shemar Stewart still has yet to sign a contract with the team, but it sounds like the talk of him returning to Texas A&M can officially be put to rest.

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College Football News / Athlon Sports / July 17

Texas A&M Might Recruit Its Way to a Championship Title

With new developments in NIL, allowing college athletics departments to allocate $20.5 million for their teams. For most, if not all, 136 FBS teams will pour the most money into their football programs.

College Football News / Yardbarker / June 25