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How Mike Elko Turned Texas A&M into a College Football Playoff Team

Jan 26, 2026, 3:52 PM

At the East-West Shrine Bowl, Texas A&M Aggies alums Taurean York, Tyreek Chappell and Albert Regis describe how Mike Elko built a College Football Playoff program.

How Mike Elko Turned Texas A&M into a College Football Playoff Team

FRISCO, TX — When Taurean York hears his name called in the 2026 NFL Draft, his mind will immediately flash back to June of 2021. 

That summer, ahead of York’s junior season at Temple High School, he and his mother packed up the family’s car and drove to 15 college mega camps in 30 days. 

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