Buchanan, Olin
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.
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Lunch with Liucci: Billy Liucci joins TexAgs Live (Friday, February 28)
Texas A&M Football ⋅ 3 hrs ago by Billy Liucci
TexAgs' co-owner and executive editor Billy Liucci joined TexAgs Live on Friday morning before a busy weekend for Aggie Athletics. Liucci discussed Texas A&M's new multi-media rights deal with Playfly Sports as well as this weekend's slate on the court and the diamonds.
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TexAgs Rewind (2/28)
Texas A&M Football ⋅ 4 hrs ago by TexAgs Live
Friday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with TexAgs columnist Olin Buchanan, TexAgs basketball contributor John Pugliese, The Baseball Roundtable and TexAgs co-owner and executive editor Billy Liucci.
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A&M's deal with Playfly a necessary step toward competitiveness
Texas A&M Football ⋅ 5 hrs ago by Olin Buchanan
Texas A&M and Playfly Sports have agreed to a groundbreaking media rights deal that will pay A&M $34 million annually for 15 years. Totaling $515 million, the deal marks the largest collegiate media rights deal in collegiate history, and a major portion will be set aside for NIL.
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Detailing important departures from Texas A&M's top 2025 opponents
Texas A&M Football ⋅ 1 day ago by Olin Buchanan
As Mike Elko & Co. prepare for the 2025 football season, Olin Buchanan takes a deep dive into the losses that some of Texas A&M's biggest opponents are facing due to players' completion of eligibility, early entry to the NFL draft and those entering the transfer portal.
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TexAgs Rewind (2/27)
Texas A&M Football ⋅ 1 day ago by TexAgs Live
Thursday's edition of the rewind heard TexAgs columnist Olin Buchanan in the GO Hour, Texas A&M head baseball coach Michael Earley, Aaron Torres of FOX Sports Radio and former Texas A&M guard Logan Lee.
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Our QB1 Stephen McGee details the importance of battling the portal
Texas A&M Football ⋅ 1 day ago by David Nuño
Former Texas A&M quarterback and our QB1, Stephen McGee joined us for Thursday's edition of TexAgs Live to overview the CFB transfer portal and the monetary importance of locking in players. McGee suggested the possibility of schools contracting or trading players directly.
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No rationalization exists for No. 12 Texas A&M's 86-84 loss to Vanderbilt
Texas A&M Basketball ⋅ 1 day ago by Olin Buchanan
No. 12 A&M's losing streak is now three as the Aggies dropped their penultimate home game of the season to Vanderbilt on Wednesday, 86-84. In the process of bolstering the 'Dores' resume, the Ags are now at risk of sliding to a No. 3 or No. 4 seed in the NCAA Tournament.
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TexAgs Rewind (2/26)
Texas A&M Football ⋅ 2 days ago by TexAgs Live
Wednesday's rewind heard The GO Hour with TexAgs columnist Olin Buchanan, NFL combine talk with John Harris, Recruiting County with TexAgs senior recruiting analyst Ryan Brauninger and Kendall Rogers of D1Baseball.
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Vanderbilt's desperation brings added motivation for No. 12 Texas A&M
Texas A&M Basketball ⋅ 2 days ago by Olin Buchanan
Last week, Texas A&M lost both its games against ranked opponents, snapping momentum from a five-game winning streak. Now, the 12th-ranked Aggies look to procure a win against Vanderbilt, who is currently ranked No. 43 in NET rankings and hungry for a Quadrant 1 win.
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Charean joins TA Live from Indianapolis to talk NFL Draft, free agents
Texas A&M Basketball ⋅ 3 days ago by David Nuño
From Indianapolis, Indiana, ProFootballTalk.com's Charean Williams joined us on Tuesday's edition of TexAgs Live to talk all things Aggie sports, in addition to some NFL news. Williams touched on some high-profile trades, 2025 NFL Draft prospects and much more.
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TexAgs Rewind (2/24)
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, Texas A&M head baseball coach Michael Earley, Texas A&M head basketball coach Buzz Williams and TexAgs co-owner & executive editor Billy Liucci.
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Disparity from deep dooms No. 7 Texas A&M against No. 6 Vols, 77-69
Texas A&M Basketball ⋅ 6 days ago by Olin Buchanan
Seventh-ranked Texas A&M shot an alarming 16.7 percent from deep on their home court as the Aggies dropped their second straight contest in falling to No. 6 Tennessee, 77-69. The Volunteers fired a 48 percent clip behind the arc while Chaz Lanier poured in 30 points.
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No. 7 A&M seeks to respond vs. No. 6 Tennessee on Saturday morning
Texas A&M Basketball ⋅ 7 days ago by Olin Buchanan
No. 7 Texas A&M saw its five-game winning streak come to a halt earlier this week, and on Saturday morning, the Aggies hope for a good response. However, the challenge will be stiff as No. 6 Tennessee brings its top-rated defense to Reed Arena for an 11 a.m. CT showdown.
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TexAgs Rewind (2/21)
Texas A&M Football ⋅ 7 days ago by TexAgs Live
Friday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with TexAgs columnist Olin Buchanan, TexAgs basketball analyst Luke Evangelist, The Baseball Roundtable and TexAgs co-owner and executive editor Billy Liucci.
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SEC, Big Ten appear to be pushing for adjustments to the CFP format
Texas A&M Football ⋅ 8 days ago by Olin Buchanan
With the first year of as 12-team College Football Playoff in the rearview, the SEC and Big Ten are calling for more changes. Could we see another expansion in the future? Olin Buchanan details the ins and outs of what the game's most powerful conferences want.
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TexAgs Rewind (2/20)
Texas A&M Football ⋅ 8 days ago by TexAgs Live
Thursday's edition of the rewind heard TexAgs columnist Olin Buchanan in the GO Hour, Texas A&M head baseball coach Michael Earley, Aaron Torres of FOX Sports Radio and former Texas A&M guard Logan Lee.
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Our QB1 Stephen McGee talks pros, cons of the proposed CFP changes
Texas A&M Football ⋅ 8 days ago by David Nuño
Former Texas A&M quarterback Stephen McGee joined us in studio on Thursday's edition of TexAgs Live to share his personal qualms about kickers and the proposed changes to the CFP structure. McGee outlines the good and the bad, sharing his view on improved conferences.
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'Weight' & See: QB Marcel Reed tasked with adding mass to his frame
Texas A&M Football ⋅ 9 days ago by Olin Buchanan
Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed appeared in 11 games for the Aggies in 2024 despite playing at a listed weight of 180 pounds. As A&M's starting quarterback entering the offseason, Reed and his family are confident he can add the weight necessary to survive in the SEC.
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TexAgs Rewind (2/19)
Texas A&M Football ⋅ 9 days ago by TexAgs Live
Wednesday's rewind heard The GO Hour with TexAgs columnist Olin Buchanan, Texas A&M head softball coach Trisha Ford, Recruiting County with TexAgs senior recruiting analyst Jason Howell and Kendall Rogers of D1Baseball.
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Second-half slump in Starkville snaps No. 7 A&M's winning streak
Texas A&M Basketball ⋅ 9 days ago by Olin Buchanan
No. 7 Texas A&M was held to a season-low 54 points in a Tuesday night road loss at No. 21 Mississippi State. The Bulldogs outscored the Aggies by 17 points in the second half as A&M's five-game winning streak came to a close in the 70-54 defeat in Starkville.
 
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