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.

Learned, Loved, Loathed: Texas A&M 48, Arizona State 20

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 20 hrs ago by Olin Buchanan

It's easy to love a four-touchdown victory, but a deeper look at Texas A&M's 48-20 drubbing of Arizona State in Week 2 shows plenty of loathsome moments for Mike Elko and the Aggies to learn from as SEC play begins next Saturday.

Defense leads second-half scoring surge in A&M's 28-point win

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

A Red, White & Blue Out at Kyle Field witnessed a lopsided Texas A&M victory as the Aggies red-white-and-blew out Arizona State on Saturday, 48-20. A pair of defensive scores allowed the Ags to pull away and comfortably beat the Sun Devils in Week 2.

Elko's Aggies face tough challenge against ASU

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

After destroying Missouri State in Week 1, the 10th-ranked Fightin' Texas Aggies face a much more challenging test on Saturday as Arizona State comes to College Station. The 11 a.m. CT kickoff at Kyle Field pits a 2024 CFP qualifier against a 2025 Playoff team.

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

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

Billy Liucci, David Nuño, Olin Buchanan, the McKinney brothers, Caroline Fenton and Jamie McCoy pick the top games of the weekend! Can Jamie McCoy redeem himself in Week 2? Will OB maintain his lead? Follow all season long and offer your picks in the thread!

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TexAgs Rewind (9/11)

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

Friday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with TexAgs columnist Olin Buchanan, host of That SEC podcast SEC Mike, TexAgs co-owner & executive editor Billy Liucci and The Final Countdown with Steve and Seth McKinney.

Key Matchups: No. 10 Texas A&M vs. Arizona State

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

No. 10 Texas A&M will be tested in Week 2 as the Arizona State Sun Devils come to Kyle Field for an SEC vs. Big 12 showdown in Aggieland. Olin Buchanan details the in-game matchups that will have the greatest impact on Saturday's non-conference contest.

SEC Round-Up: Texas meets Ohio State in marquee matchup

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

After being left out of the College Football Playoff in 2025, Texas fans and even administrators tried to claim that the season-opening loss at Ohio State kept the Longhorns out of the 12-team field. Of course, that wasn't the case, as the Horns and Buckeyes meet for a rematch on Saturday night.

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TexAgs Rewind (9/10)

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

Thursday's edition of the rewind featured former Texas A&M quarterback Stephen McGee, Texas A&M wide receiver great Ryan Swope, TexAgs volleyball reporter Kay Naegeli and The Fan Show.

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Stephen McGee & Ryan Swope discuss A&M's matchup vs. Arizona State

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 3 days ago by David Nuño

On Thursday's edition of TexAgs Live, Stephen McGee and Ryan Swope joined the show to talk all things football. The guys discussed Marcel Reed's pass-progression skill level, which college football coach could get fired first, and previewed the Week 2 game with Arizona State.

Players to Watch: No. 10 Texas A&M vs. Arizona State

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

After starting the year 1-0, No. 10 Texas A&M will face the Arizona State Sun Devils in Week 2, its only non-conference Power Four opponent of the season. Ahead of Saturday's 11 a.m. Red, White and Blue kickoff, Olin Buchanan identifies several key players to watch for.

Around CFB: 2026 is already off to an insane start

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

Perhaps the only thing crazier than Britney Spears in 2007 was the college football season with 62 crazy upsets that included FOUR (4) No. 1 teams losing. However, one full week into 2026, the dramatics and storylines both on and off the field seem to indicate we're in for an insane fall.

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TexAgs Rewind (9/9)

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

Wednesday's edition of the rewind heard TexAgs columnist and Heisman Trophy voter Olin Buchanan, football analyst John Harris, Recruiting Country with Jason Howell and SEC Network host Peter Burns.

A seesaw start for Texas A&M's rebuilt offensive line

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

Texas A&M's offensive line had an up-and-down performance in Week 1 against Missouri State. In the first half, the Aggies had some issues up front, but in the second half, the refocused unit paved the way for a 50-0 victory.

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TexAgs Rewind (9/8)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 5 days ago by TexAgs Live

Tuesday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with TexAgs columnist Olin Buchanan, former Arizona State and NFL safety Darren Woodson, TexAgs college football contributor Connor O'Gara and former Texas A&M defensive back Jordan Pugh.

Elko appreciates the 'underappreciated' Reed

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

In his second season as the full-time starter, senior quarterback Marcel Reed is climbing the all-time passing lists at A&M, yet his impact and abilities are often disrespected. Aggie head coach Mike Elko is not among the detractors, as he called for more appreciation of the underappreciated Reed.

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TexAgs Rewind (9/7)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 6 days ago by TexAgs Live

Monday's edition of the rewind heard TexAgs columnist Olin Buchanan, former NFL quarterback Sean Salisbury and TexAgs co-owner and executive editor Billy Liucci.

Learned, Loved, Loathed: Texas A&M 50, Missouri State 0

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

A stout second half and suffocating defense propelled eighth-ranked Texas A&M to a season-opening shutout of Missouri State underneath the lights of Kyle Field. Olin Buchanan shares what he learned, loved and loathed about A&M's Week 1 victory.

Strong second half secures comfortable season-opening win

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 8 days ago by Olin Buchanan

Saturday night's season opener against Missouri State was fitting for a top-10 football team as the eighth-ranked Aggies look to build upon momentum from last year. Mike Elko & Co. used a momentous second-half performance to secure a comfortable 50-0 victory over Missouri State.

A&M's process of maintaining excellence begins vs. Missouri State

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 9 days ago by Olin Buchanan

In 2025, Texas A&M was one of 12 teams to make the College Football Playoff as Mike Elko attained his first degree of excellence as the Aggies' head coach. His task and goal this fall is to maintain that level of excellence, and that begins on Saturday night against Missouri State.

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TexAgs Rewind (9/4)

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

Friday's edition of the rewind heard legendary Texas A&M head football coach R.C. Slocum join the GO Hour, host of That SEC podcast SEC Mike, TexAgs co-owner & executive editor Billy Liucci and The Final Countdown with Steve and Seth McKinney.