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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Setting the Scene: SEC Tipoff '27 begins on Tuesday

Texas A&M Basketball ⋅ 6 hrs ago by Luke Evangelist

The 2026-27 edition of SEC Basketball Media Days begins on Tuesday, but Bucky McMillan, Joni Taylor and the rest of Texas A&M's representatives won't arrive in Birmingham until Wednesday. Luke Evangelist and Olin Buchanan preview what to expect as all 16 teams make the rounds.

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Lunch with Liucci: Billy Liucci joins TexAgs Live (Monday, October 12)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 16 hrs ago by David Nuño

TexAgs' co-owner and executive editor Billy Liucci joined TexAgs Live on Monday morning to address the state of Texas A&M football. Liucci dove into Mike Elko's "cesspool" comments, the quarterback conversation and what happened around the SEC in a very interesting Week 6.

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TexAgs Rewind (10/12)

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

Monday's edition of the rewind heard TexAgs columnist and Heisman Trophy voter Olin Buchanan and TexAgs co-owner and executive editor Billy Liucci.

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Learned, Loved, Loathed: Missouri 27, Texas A&M 6

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

There was next to nothing to love about Texas A&M's offensive performance at Missouri on Saturday afternoon, but that's becoming the norm this fall. Olin Buchanan shares what he learned, loved and loathed about the Aggies' loss to Missouri in Columbia.

Elko's comments more offensive than futile Aggies

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

Texas A&M's performance in Columbia was certainly frustrating, but after a 27-6 loss to No. 14 Missouri in which the Aggies failed to find the end zone (again), Mike Elko resorted to pointing the finger...albeit not at his futile offense.

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The TexAgs Tailgate: Texas A&M at No. 14 Missouri

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 2 days ago by Richard Zane

Welcome to the TexAgs LIVE pregame show: The TexAgs Tailgate! Featuring live hits from inside Memorial Stadium, scoring updates around the country and everything in between, Richard Zane gets you set for kickoff ahead of Texas A&M at No. 14 Missouri in Columbia, MO.

Stress of Mizzou's offense requires increase in A&M pressure

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

Texas A&M's defense has not created enough pressure on opposing quarterbacks this season, recording an SEC-low five sacks in five games, and that has created plenty of stress for the two-loss Aggies as they head to Columbia to face No. 14 Mizzou.

16:57

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

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 3 days 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! Who will take the lead in Week 6? Will the ties break, or will the stalemate continue? Follow all season long and offer your picks in the thread!

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TexAgs Rewind (10/9)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 3 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 McKinney.

Key Matchups: Texas A&M at No. 14 Missouri

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

This weekend, Texas A&M returns to the road for a morning matchup in Columbia against 14th-ranked Missouri. Olin Buchanan details the in-game matchups that will have the greatest impact on Saturday's SEC showdown.

SEC Round-Up: Explosive plays separate the good from great

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

Texas A&M has recorded only 12 explosive plays so far this football season. Players like KJ Edwards, Kiotti Armstrong, Marcel Reed and Isaiah Horton have recorded the longest plays for the Aggies this season, but the team will need more in order to contend with national powers.

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TexAgs Rewind (10/8)

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

Thursday's edition of the rewind heard former Texas A&M quarterback Stephen McGee join the GO Hour with Olin Buchanan, Trey Wallace of Outkick, FOX Sports Radio host Aaron Torres and The Fan Show.

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Stephen McGee says Saturday is a 'deciding game' for A&M's season

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

A&M's former QB1 Stephen McGee joined Thursday's edition of TexAgs Live to discuss how he feels about the Aggies' road trip to Columbia. McGee reflected on the Maroon & White's performance against Arkansas and shared opinions on how the Aggies can pull off an upset.

Players to Watch: Texas A&M at No. 14 Missouri

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

For the second season in a row, Texas A&M travels to Colombia to face the 14th-ranked Missouri Tigers. Ahead of this Saturday's matchup in CoMo, Olin Buchanan identifies several key players to watch for.

Around CFB: Presumed 'elite' teams make their cases

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

Only 12 spots are available in the College Football Playoff, and the race for inclusion in the exclusive tournament is intensifying. However, after five weeks of games, a bona fide "best team in college football" has yet to emerge from the pack.

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TexAgs Rewind (10/7)

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

Wednesday's edition of the rewind heard TexAgs columnist and Heisman Trophy voter Olin Buchanan, former Texas A&M tight end Max Wright, football analyst John Harris and Missouri insider Gabe DeArmond.

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Max Wright: Missouri matchup could define trajectory of 2026 season

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 5 days ago by David Nuño

On Wednesday's edition of TexAgs Live, former Aggie TE Max Wright joined us to recap Texas A&M's 34-7 win over Arkansas and highlight moments of improvement. Wright also talked about his hope that the Missouri game will kickstart the Aggies' momentum in 2026.

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OB-Team: Everyone's favorite makes his debut

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 6 days ago by Richard Zane

Late afternoons are for the B-Team as Ryan Brauninger and the crew join you on the drive home each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoon! On Episode 116 of the B-Team, Richard Zane, Olin Buchanan and the crew get through a Top 5 Tuesday.

Byard is building a reputation as a hard-hitting safety

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

In an expanded role during the 34-7 win over Arkansas, transfer safety Tawfiq Byard tied the team lead in tackles with six, often delivering jarring hits on opposing ball carriers. However, his hard-hitting ability is just one facet of his game that can help Texas A&M's secondary.

Memories of and conversations with the late Dennis Franchione

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

On Tuesday morning, former Texas A&M football coach Dennis Franchione passed away after a fight with cancer at the age of 75. In addition to his five seasons leading the Aggies, "Coach Fran" also spent time at New Mexico, TCU, Alabama and Texas State before retiring from coaching in 2015.