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.

63rd meeting easily the most important of Texas A&M's series with LSU

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 15 hrs ago by Olin Buchanan

From uniforms to styles of play, the Aggies and Tigers are as different as black and white. However, given the paths that No. 14 Texas A&M and No. 8 LSU have taken to Saturday's all-important SEC showdown, there are more similarities between the two than one might think.

Key Matchups: No. 14 Texas A&M vs. No. 8 Louisiana State

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 16 hrs ago by Olin Buchanan

Another ranked vs. ranked matchup comes to Aggieland this weekend as No. 14 Texas A&M hosts a top-15 showdown vs. the eighth-ranked LSU Tigers on Saturday night. Olin Buchanan details the in-game matchups that will have the greatest impact on this Week 9 ballgame.

10:26

TexAgs Rewind (10/25)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 17 hrs ago by TexAgs Live

Friday's edition of the rewind heard The GO Hour with the voice of the Aggies' Andrew Monaco, Texas A&M head baseball coach Michael Earley, TexAgs co-owner Billy Liucci and The Final Countdown with the McKinney Bros.

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26:47

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

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 17 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!

Opportunity Ags have waited for arrives on Saturday vs. Bayou Bengals

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

The 12th Man has waited a very long time for the Aggies to be legitimate contenders for the SEC and national titles. Should Texas A&M seize the opportunity in front of them this week and beat LSU at Kyle Field, those hopes and dreams could become reality.

Players to Watch: No. 14 Texas A&M vs. No. 8 Louisiana State

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

It's a ranked vs. ranked showdown as No. 14 Texas A&M welcomes No. 8 LSU to Kyle Field on Saturday night. Ahead of the wildly important SEC contest, Olin Buchanan identifies players from both the Aggies and Bayou Bengals to keep an eye on.

12:15

TexAgs Rewind (10/24)

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

Thursday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with LSU insider Shea Dixon, former Texas A&M football stars Stephen McGee and Ryan Swope in-studio, former Texas A&M offensive line coach Jim Turner and The Fan Show.

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McGee & Swope 'can't wait' for Saturday's high-stakes showdown

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 1 day ago by David Nuño

Ahead of Texas A&M and LSU's highly-anticipated clash at Kyle Field, our favorite former player duo of Stephen McGee and Ryan Swope joined TexAgs Live in-studio. The quarterback-receiver combo shared their thoughts on what the Aggies need to do to keep the wins rolling.

SEC Round-Up: LSU defense's surprising 'addition by substraction'

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

All-SEC linebacker Harold Perkins suffered a season-ending injury in Week 4, but since then, LSU's defense has somehow been even better. In their last three, the Tigers have allowed an average of 358.3 yards and 15.3 points as their win streak has reached six straight.

11:27

TexAgs Rewind (10/23)

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

Wednesday's edition of the rewind heard former Texas A&M tight end Max Wright join the GO Hour with Olin Buchanan, Texans sideline analyst John Harris, Texas A&M men's golf head coach Brian Kortan and Recruiting Country with Ryan Brauninger.

8:20

Max Wright expects a dogfight when Aggies, Tigers meet on Saturday

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 2 days ago by David Nuño

A top-15 matchup to decide sole possession of first place in the SEC awaits the Aggies and Tigers. Former Texas A&M tight end Max Wright joined Wednesday's edition of TexAgs Live to discuss the power of the 12th Man and what Mike Elko & Co. must do to win this Saturday.

Around CFB: College Station serves as site of Week 9's biggest ballgame

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

There is a Notre Dame-Navy matchup and an Illinois-Oregon showdown, but the biggest game of the weekend resides in College Station as No. 14 Texas A&M hosts No. 8 LSU with first place in the SEC and the inside track to the CFP up for grabs.

11:06

TexAgs Rewind (10/22)

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

Tuesday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with TexAgs columnist and Heisman Trophy voter Olin Buchanan, former Aggie football players Jamie McCoy & Jordan Pugh and SEC Network host Peter Burns.

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'Unheralded' Scooby Williams envisioned his big-time showing vs. State

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

Before his standout performance vs. Mississippi State in Week 9, Texas A&M junior linebacker Scooby Williams envisioned himself coming away with an interception. Along with the first pick of his career, the Florida transfer also had six tackles, two TFLs and a PBU in the 34-24 win.

9:35

TexAgs Rewind (10/21)

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, former Texas A&M head coach Jackie Sherrill, Locked On SEC podcast host Chris Gordy and TexAgs co-owner Billy Liucci.

7:39

Jackie Sherrill shares takeaways from A&M's 10-point road win

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

It was an up-and-down afternoon for Texas A&M, yet the 14th-ranked Aggies left Starkville with a win to make it six straight this past Saturday. On Monday's edition of TexAgs Live, legendary coach Jackie Sherrill discusses the Aggies' performance against the Bulldogs.

Learned, Loved, Loathed: Texas A&M 34, Mississippi State 24

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

Texas A&M made big plays when it counted most to come away with its third win in seven trips to Starkville since joining the Southeastern Conference. Olin Buchanan shares what he learned, loved and loathed about the Aggies' performance against the Bulldogs.

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Starkville win generates relief, belief as Texas A&M extends streak

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

Despite not playing "pretty" football, No. 14 Texas A&M pulled off an uncommon feat by defeating Mississippi State 34-24 at Davis Wade Stadium. Now riding a six-game winning streak, the Aggies, defying all odds, continue leading the SEC championship race.

Moss, No. 14 Ags look to pick up where they left off vs. Mississippi State

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

The bye week has come and gone, and now, the 14th-ranked Texas A&M Aggies hope to keep their winning ways rolling when they face Mississippi State at 3:15 p.m. CT on Saturday. Behind the rushing attack of Le'Veon Moss, A&M has rattled off five straight victories.

12:56

TexAgs Rewind (10/18)

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

Friday's edition of the rewind heard The GO Hour with Olin Buchanan, That SEC Podcast host Michael Bratton, TexAgs co-owner Billy Liucci and The Final Countdown with Steve McKinney.