COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Mike Elko enters his second season as head coach at Texas A&M with his program hoping to make the jump into SEC title contention. The Aggies started 7-1 last year with their lone loss coming in the opener to a Notre Dame squad that eventually played for the national championship. Elko’s crew limped to the finish line however, losing their last four to Power Four competition, including its bowl game to USC.
Optimism was palpable in our trip to College Station for a sit down with Elko as we prepare the 2025 edition of Dave Campbell’s Texas Football summer magazine. The Aggies return Marcel Reed at quarterback, a stable of proven running backs, and their top seven offensive linemen from an eight-win squad. Defensively, Elko believes Year 2 in the system will help the Wrecking Crew eliminate big plays.