The Texas A&M Aggies are enjoying their best season in decades, boasting an impressive 8-0 record and a No. 3 national ranking. Their latest triumph came with a dominant 49-25 victory over the LSU Tigers in Baton Rouge, marking Texas A&M’s first win at Tiger Stadium since 1994.
Despite the historic nature of the win, head coach Mike Elko isn’t interested in dwelling on history or past struggles. After the LSU victory, Elko delivered a blunt message about the constant references to last season.
“I keep saying this: It’s not about the past. We’ve got to stop worrying about the past, thinking about the past, talking about the past. I’m excited for what this team is doing right now,” he said, as reported by Chris Low of On3.
The second-year coach revealed that during a Wednesday media call, he fielded three questions about last season—clearly frustrating him. Texas A&M’s team had collapsed down the stretch in 2024, losing four of their final five games after a promising 7-1 start.
“This team is doing some really special things. I think we should enjoy it. I think we should stop focusing on last year. I don’t understand why we can’t just enjoy what’s happening. We should enjoy what’s happening on an 8-0 football team,” Elko added.
Elko’s message carries real weight given what the Aggies have accomplished this season. Currently sitting at 5-0 in SEC play, they have full control of their playoff destiny.
Quarterback Marcel Reed has emerged as a legitimate Heisman contender, accounting for four touchdowns in the blowout win over LSU alone.
The victory in Baton Rouge felt particularly satisfying. Texas A&M trailed 18-14 at halftime before exploding for 35 second-half points. The defense was relentless all night, recording five sacks and limiting the Tigers to just 278 yards of offense.
This marks the first time Texas A&M has started 8-0 since 1992.
Looking ahead, road games against the Missouri Tigers and Texas Longhorns loom in November. However, Elko refuses to look ahead or dwell on last year’s disappointments.
The transformation under Elko’s leadership has been nothing short of remarkable. Texas A&M invested millions replacing former head coach Jimbo Fisher, and Elko’s no-nonsense approach is clearly delivering results.
Now, the Aggies are chasing their first College Football Playoff appearance with legitimate momentum behind them.
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