Olin Buchanan

Columnist

Olin joined TexAgs in July of 2012 as a columnist. He previously was a national college football writer for Rivals.com and Yahoo. A graduate of White Oak High School in East Texas, Olin worked at newspapers in Longview and Tyler before covering the Aggies for the Bryan-College Station Eagle from 1993-95. He also worked at the Austin American-Statesman for 11 years. He is a member of the Football Writers Association of America and a Heisman Trophy voter.

A&M at risk of undercut when undertaking trip to underrated Auburn

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 6 hrs ago by Olin Buchanan

No. 15 Texas A&M (8-2, 5-1) undertakes a road trip to face underrated Auburn (4-6, 1-5), and the Aggies need to understand that underestimating the Tigers at the dangerous Jordan-Hare Stadium could result in a fall from the top of the SEC standings.

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Pick Six: The TexAgs crew picks six games against the spread

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 8 hrs ago by David Nuño

Billy Liucci, David Nuño, Olin Buchanan, the McKinney brothers, Caroline Fenton and Jamie McCoy pick the top games of the weekend! Will Liucci finish last again? Can Steve beat Seth? Follow all season long and offer your picks in the thread!

10:57

TexAgs Rewind (11/22)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 9 hrs ago by TexAgs Live

Friday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with TexAgs columnist Olin Buchanan, SEC Mike of "that SEC podcast", TexAgs co-owner Billy Liucci and The Final Countdown with the McKinney Bros.

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Key Matchups: No. 15 Texas A&M at Auburn

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 10 hrs ago by Olin Buchanan

With their sights still on Atlanta and beyond, the 15th-ranked Fightin' Texas Aggies venture to Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday night with their season on the line. Olin Buchanan details the in-game matchups that will have the greatest impact on this Week 13 SEC showdown.

Players to Watch: No. 15 Texas A&M at Auburn

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 1 day ago by Olin Buchanan

Mike Elko and No. 15 Texas A&M head to The Plains in Week 13 to face a dangerous 4-6 Auburn team at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday night. Olin Buchanan identifies players from both the Aggies and Tigers to keep an eye on.

Aggies must be best versions of themselves with two games left

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 1 day ago by Olin Buchanan

With two games remaining and much at stake, No. 15 Texas A&M is forced to evaluate its identity, or lack thereof. Are the Aggies the team that dominated Florida on the road? Or the team squashed by South Carolina? From here, they must be the best versions of themselves.

11:46

TexAgs Rewind (11/21)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 1 day ago by TexAgs Live

Thursday's edition of the rewind heard former Texas A&M basketball guard Logan Lee join the GO Hour, former Texas A&M football stars Stephen McGee and Ryan Swope, FOX Sports Radio host Aaron Torres and The Fan Show.

SEC Round-Up: Does risk of playing in Atlanta outweigh the reward?

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 2 days ago by Olin Buchanan

There are currently six teams in the SEC with two or fewer conference losses, and deciphering who will advance to the SEC Championship Game is as cloudy as ever. Add in what Lane Kiffin said earlier this week: Some coaches would prefer to avoid a trip to Atlanta if possible.

10:30

TexAgs Rewind (11/20)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 2 days ago by TexAgs Live

Wednesday's rewind heard The GO Hour with TexAgs columnist Olin Buchanan. TexAgs basketball contributor Tom Schuberth, Former Texas A&M tight end Max Wright and Recruiting Country with TexAgs recruiting analyst Jason Howell.

Around CFB: Army, Notre Dame meet under a blue-gray November sky

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 3 days ago by Olin Buchanan

Under 11-year head coach Jeff Monken, the Army Black Knights are 9-0 entering this week's matchup with Notre Dame at Yankee Stadium. A win over the Fighting Irish would validate the Cadets from West Point as true contenders to reach the 12-team College Football Playoff.

11:24

TexAgs Rewind (11/19)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 3 days ago by TexAgs Live

Tuesday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with Olin Buchanan, TexAgs basketball contributor Justin Lanham, former Texas A&M tight end Jamie McCoy and Auburn Tiger insider Darrell Dapprich.

Arranging the horse-cart combo correctly is critical for Texas A&M

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 4 days ago by Olin Buchanan

As excitement surrounding Texas A&M's Nov. 30 game against Texas beings to build, Mike Elko and the Aggies know they must focus on the task at hand, which is beating Auburn on the road on Saturday night. Of course, A&M cannot afford put the cart before the horse.

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Lunch with Liucci: Billy Liucci joins TexAgs Live (Monday, November 18)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 4 days ago by Billy Liucci

TexAgs co-owner and executive editor Billy Liucci joined TexAgs Live on Monday morning as No. 15 Texas A&M took care of New Mexico State on Saturday. Liucci discussed A&M's remaining two games, the College Football Playoff committee and much more.

10:26

TexAgs Rewind (11/18)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 4 days ago by TexAgs Live

Monday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with TexAgs columnist and Heisman Trophy voter Olin Buchanan, Tom Hart of the SEC Network, TexAgs co-owner Billy Liucci and Texas A&M head basketball coach Buzz Williams.

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Jackie Sherrill speaks on A&M's production at tight end against NMSU

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 4 days ago by David Nuño

A hot start allowed No. 15 Texas A&M to cruise to victory on Saturday night against New Mexico State. Legendary coach Jackie Sherrill joined TexAgs Live to discuss the performances of Theo Melin Öhrström and Tre Watson, as well as discuss the Aggies' final stretch.

Learned, Loved, Loathed: Texas A&M 38, New Mexico State 3

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 5 days ago by Olin Buchanan

It wasn’t necessarily pretty, but Texas A&M posted its eighth win of the season with a 38-3 beating of New Mexico State on Saturday night at Kyle Field. Olin Buchanan shares what he learned, loved and loathed about the Maroon & White's performance.

No. 15 A&M's hot start more than enough to run away from NMSU, 38-3

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 5 days ago by Olin Buchanan

According to head coach Mike Elko, No. 15 Texas A&M handled its business in a 38-3 victory over New Mexico State on Saturday night. However, by taking a closer look, the Maroon & White were not as dominant or consistent as the lopsided score might indicate.

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No. 23 Ags use 'near-perfect' performance to beat No. 21 Buckeyes, 78-64

Texas A&M Basketball ⋅ 6 days ago by Olin Buchanan

Four Aggies posted double digits as No. 23 Texas A&M took care of business against the No. 21 Ohio State Buckeyes on Friday night at Reed Arena, 78-64. Hitting 32 of its 40 free throws, the Aggies' efforts at the free throw line contributed significantly to their winning efforts.

A&M's approach remains the same with NMSU coming to Aggieland

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 7 days ago by Olin Buchanan

A loss to South Carolina might have changed how the nation views Texas A&M, but nothing has changed about the Aggies' approach with just three games remaining. As New Mexico State ventures to Kyle Field on Saturday, A&M still controls its own destiny in the SEC and the CFP.

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TexAgs Rewind (11/15)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 7 days ago by TexAgs Live

Friday's edition of the rewind heard New Mexico State head football coach Tony Sanchez, SEC Mike of "that SEC podcast", TexAgs co-owner Billy Liucci and The Final Countdown with the McKinney Bros.