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Year number three of the Mike Elko era in College Station is officially off and running as Fall Camp begins at the practice facility juxtaposed to Kyle Field, and the team is out for redemption in the 2026 season.

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Texas A&M's Defense Looks Ready to Build on Last Season

The Texas A&M Aggies have built a reputation for having one of the most staunch defenses on a consistent basis under head coach Mike Elko. While the sample size might only be two seasons, that consistency has followed Elko at every stop.

Marcel Reed News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / August 7

Marcel Reed Enters Texas A&M's Fall Camp Surrounded by Higher Expectations

There's rarely a truly unconfident team in fall camp, though it does happen. It's definitely not happening in College Station so far this week, especially at the quarterback position.

Rueben Owens News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / August 6

Texas A&M RB Rueben Owens Knows What Can Make Him a 1000-Yard Rusher

Texas A&M Aggies running back Rueben Owens knows what he needs to do to live up to the hype. He’s been working on it all offseason: break more tackles and be better as a runner after contact.

DJ Hicks News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / August 6

Texas A&M's DJ Hicks Says Trusting the Process Has Him Ready for a Bigger Role

Texas A&M veteran defensive lineman DJ Hicks believes patience has been one of the biggest lessons of his college football career, and as the Aggies begin preseason camp, he says that mindset has him prepared for a strong and expanded leadership role in 2026.

Texas A&M Aggies News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / August 6

Texas A&M Needs to Find An Answer At Running Back In Fall Camp

All kinds of surprises could occur during fall camp for Texas A&M football. There are lots of unknowns about this 2026-27 team, and they are still working through questions that have been raised, like what is expected at the running back position.

Mike Elko News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / August 5

Mike Elko Confindent in New Kicking Game Ahead Of Fall Camp

A major piece to this fall camp will be the kicking situation going into fall camp. There are several updates and options as the Aggies head into a hot August, and the competition between the kickers is still up for grabs.

Texas A&M Aggies News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / August 5

Texas A&M Officially Has Its Backup QB, But Things Could Change

The Texas A&M Aggies have heard every excuse this summer as to why they won't be able to repeat their success from last season. For example, the questions surrounding the offensive and defensive line are a concern.

Texas A&M Aggies News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / August 5

Texas A&M's LB Room Just Completely Changed Ahead of Fall Camp

After finding success last season, the Texas A&M Aggies will not look to prove that what the program accomplished in 2025, was just the beginning of what is being built in College Station, rather than it being a one-off year.

Texas A&M Aggies News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / August 4

Texas A&M's Mark Nabou Jr. Named to Outland Trophy Preseason Watch List

Texas A&M offensive lineman Mark Nabou Jr. has just earned another significant preseason honor, as he was named to the 2026 Outland Trophy Preseason Watch List, recognizing him as one of the nation's top candidates for college football's award honoring interior linemen.

College Football News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / August 4

Is Texas A&M Being Overlooked in the SEC?

After making the CFP for the first time in 2025, the Texas A&M Aggies are entering the 2026 season the same way they've entered every other season in program history.

Texas A&M Aggies News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / August 4

Two Texas A&M Players Named to Maxwell Award Preseason Watch List

On Monday morning, the Maxwell Football Club announced that Texas A&M wide receiver Mario Craver and quarterback Marcel Reed were among the candidates on the Maxwell Award preseason watch list.

Texas A&M Aggies News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / August 4

Texas A&M Basketball Picks Up Bahamas Win In Summer League Opener

Positive results came from the first look at this 2026-27 roster for the Texas A&M basketball program. In the first live action this group has played together, it took place in The Bahamas, where it met the Victoria Vikes and picked up a solid victory, 112-88, on Monday.

Texas A&M Aggies News / CFB-HQ on SI / August 4

Paul Finebaum Believes a College Football Playoff Contender Is Not Getting Enough Attention

The 2026 college football season will get underway later this month, with 16 teams taking the field in Week 0. Then the race will be on for the College Football Playoff and to unseat the Indiana Hoosiers.

Texas A&M Aggies News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / August 3

Every Blue-Chip Texas A&M Football Recruit Ready to Make a Big Impact This Season

The Texas A&M Aggies have a roster loaded with talent as the program heads into a highly-anticipated 2026 season this fall. Texas A&M head coach

Texas A&M Aggies News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / August 3

Will Texas A&M Take A Step Forward or a Step Back in the Trenches?

The SEC has long held the reputation as a conference decided in the trenches. This makes the Texas A&M Aggies an interesting case heading into the

Texas A&M Aggies News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / August 3

Texas A&M Could Benefit From SEC's 9-Game Schedule in Unexpected Ways

Every year the Aggies seem to progress under head coach Mike Elko, and yet, every year the SEC throws another curveball in the way of the season. As for the newly enforced nine-game conference schedule, the Maroon and White are in for another terrifying gauntlet.

College Football News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / August 3

One Aggie Has the Chance to Become the SEC's Biggest Breakout Star

The Texas A&M Aggies should be more than ready to hit the ground running for the 2026 season as head coach Mike Elko and his program will look to build on the progress shown in his second year at the helm and in the 2025 season.

Mike Elko News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / August 3

Why This Roster Fits Mike Elko Better Than Any Previous One

When Texas A&M made the College Football Playoff last season with an 11-1 record, head coach Mike Elko didn’t reach the program’s ceiling. Rather, he just set a new expected floor for what he is building his program to sustain.

Texas A&M Aggies News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / August 3

Texas A&M Players About To Break Out in Fall Camp

Right around the corner is fall camp for this Texas A&M football team, and that means this roster is getting closer to embracing its first regular-season game at Kyle Field.

Texas A&M Aggies News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / August 2

Is Texas A&M Being Underrated Entering 2026?

Why not us? This is the phrase that the Texas A&M Aggies — in every sport — live by, and the same phrase that took Texas A&M to its first College Football Playoff game in program history.

Mike Elko News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / August 2

Mike Elko's Biggest Offseason Victory Wasn't a Texas A&M Commitment

What Mike Elko did this offseason leading into his third year with the Texas A&M Aggies was not an easy thing. At the 2026 SEC Football Media Days, Elko revealed the realization he had this offseason while looking at the empty trophy case: this program has not won anything of note, and that needs to change this fall.