Texas A&M’s season is an expensive disaster. Mike Elko did this to himself
USA Today • • sports
Key Points:
- Texas A&M football has experienced a dramatic decline from College Football Playoff contenders in 2025 to one of the most disappointing teams in 2026, culminating in a 15-point home loss to Tennessee.
- Head coach Mike Elko has taken full responsibility for the team's struggles, citing poor personnel decisions such as hiring an inexperienced offensive coordinator Holmon Wiggins and sticking with struggling quarterback Marcel Reed despite his poor performance.
- The Aggies' offense has been particularly ineffective, ranking last in the SEC in scoring and failing to improve after key losses, with Reed throwing more interceptions than touchdowns in recent games.
- Elko's refusal to seek quarterback alternatives in the transfer portal and his confrontations with fans have further alienated the program's supporters, leading to speculation about his job security amid the team's poor results.
- Despite significant financial investments in the program, Texas A&M faces a critical crossroads, with Elko pleading for more time to fix the issues while boosters and fans await decisive action to reverse the team's decline.
