Mike Elko
Mentioned in 12 analyzed podcast episodes across 9 shows
Head coach of Texas A&M football who has gained significant recognition for his ability to evaluate talent, develop players through portal recruiting, and systematically rebuild the program following the Jimbo Fisher era. Known for achieving strong results with available roster talent and leading the Aggies to a playoff appearance in his second year, he has become a frequent topic in college football media discussions regarding coaching rankings and program turnarounds. He has also been vocal about college sports governance, calling for congressional involvement in NCAA regulations.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Locked On Auburn - Daily Podcast On Auburn Tigers Football & Basketball · Apr 2, 2026
SEC SQUAD - SEC Football is LOADED | Who will BREAKOUT on Auburn?
“Texas A&M head coach managing defensive continuity and offensive coordinator transition”
Locked On LSU - Daily Podcast On LSU Tigers Football & Basketball · Apr 2, 2026
SEC SQUAD - SEC Football is LOADED | Who will BREAKOUT on LSU?
“Texas A&M head coach with defensive expertise and promoted coordinators Holman Wiggins and Lyle Hemphill”
College Football Enquirer · Mar 31, 2026
Big Ten's postseason success vs. SEC's postseason struggles & Lane Kiffin asks for patience
“Lower-cost coaching hire that achieved better results than predecessor Jimbo Fisher”
PFT Live with Mike Florio · Feb 27, 2026
Miami QB Carson Beck, Penn State QB Drew Allar, Washington WR Denzel Boston, & Texas A&M WR KC Concepcion join the show from Indy
“Texas A&M head coach praised for developing KC Concepcion and recruiting him from NC State”
Locked On LSU - Daily Podcast On LSU Tigers Football & Basketball · Feb 26, 2026
SEC SQUAD - NCAA Eligibility Rulings are Coming in | How this Impacts LSU
“Football coach calling for congressional involvement in college sports governance”
Locked On Auburn - Daily Podcast On Auburn Tigers Football & Basketball · Feb 26, 2026
SEC SQUAD - NCAA Eligibility Rulings are Coming in | How this Impacts Auburn
“Coach calling for congressional intervention in college sports regulation”
Josh Pate's College Football Show · Feb 23, 2026
President Trump Joins Show + Top 10 Head Coach Rankings
“Texas A&M head coach ranked #10; resurrected Duke program before leading Aggies to playoff in second year”
Josh Pate's College Football Show · Feb 16, 2026
CFB Program Rankings + CFP Expansion & Schedule Debate
“Texas A&M head coach known for evaluation and development with elite portal recruiting”
Unnecessary Roughness · Feb 12, 2026
BRANDON WALKER AND KAYCE SMITH DELIVER A THROWBACK EPISODE
“Texas A&M head coach; discussed as underrated in coaching rankings for turnaround from Jimbo Fisher era”
The Solid Verbal College Football · Feb 12, 2026
North Dakota State Goes FBS, Nebraska Palace Intrigue & Six Teams on Trend Watch
“Texas A&M football coach with track record of overachieving with available roster talent”
The Joel Klatt Show: A College Football Podcast · Jan 22, 2026
Joel Klatt’s Way-Too-Early Top 10 for the 2026 Season
“Texas A&M head coach building program systematically; considered for top 10 but kept out due to schedule luck”
PTI · Dec 18, 2025
What's at Stake in the Rams/Seahawks TNF Matchup?
“Praised for building explosive offensive team for college playoff run”