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.

'Challenging' part of A&M's schedule starts with intense rivalry rebirth

Texas A&M Basketball ⋅ 17 hrs ago by Olin Buchanan

A strong non-conference schedule has allowed No. 13 Texas A&M to build an impressive early resume, but when the Texas Longhorns come to Reed on Saturday night, Buzz Williams' Aggies will begin to find out how battled-tested they truly are.

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Lunch with Liucci: Billy Liucci joins TexAgs Live (Friday, January 3)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 21 hrs ago by Billy Liucci

TexAgs' co-owner and executive editor Billy Liucci joined TexAgs Live on Friday morning as the in-state rivalry between Texas A&M and Texas renews on the hardwood. Liucci discussed Saturday's Lone Star Showdown at Reed Arena, portal movement and much more.

9:38

TexAgs Rewind (1/3)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 22 hrs ago by TexAgs Live

Friday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with Olin Buchanan, TexAgs basketball correspondent John Pugliese, TexAgs senior recruiting analyst Jason Howell and TexAgs co-owner and executive editor Billy Liucci.

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10:28

TexAgs Rewind (1/2)

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

Thursday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with TexAgs columnist Olin Buchanan, former Texas A&M & NFL QB Stephen McGee, former Texas A&M basketball guard Logan Lee and TexAgs co-owner Billy Liucci.

15:27

Stephen McGee is looking for 'consistency' from A&M's offense in 2025

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 2 days ago by Ryan Brauninger

Throughout the 2024 season, Texas A&M's offense had its fair share of up-and-down moments, leading to an 8-5 record. Former Aggie quarterback Stephen McGee joined TexAgs Live to speak on the wideout room, where Marcel Reed can develop and much more.

11:26

TexAgs Rewind (12/30)

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

Monday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with Olin Buchanan and David Nuño, former Texas A&M & NFL DL Damontre Moore, Texas A&M basketball head coach Buzz Williams and TexAgs co-owner Billy Liucci.

Learned, Loved, Loathed: USC 35, Texas A&M 31 (2024 Las Vegas Bowl)

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

Southern California scored a touchdown with eight seconds remaining to sink Texas A&M to a fifth and final loss in 2024 as the Aggies fell to the Trojans, 35-31. Olin Buchanan shares what he learned, loved and loathed about the Aggies' postseason performance.

A&M's season ends with microcosmic second-half collapse in Las Vegas

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

Texas A&M rattled off 17 straight points to begin the second half, but the Aggies coughed up that advantage in the fourth quarter. Even after Marcel Reed seemingly avoided another catastrophe, the Aggies gave the Trojans eight seconds too many in a Las Vegas Bowl loss.

10:27

TexAgs Rewind (12/27)

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, CBS Sports senior writer Dennis Dodd, former Texas A&M football players Jordan Pugh & Jamie McCoy and TexAgs co-owner Billy Liucci.

18:02

Dennis Dodd shares thoughts on Mike Elko's first year, playoff matchups

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 7 days ago by David Nuño

On Friday, CBS Sports national college football writer Dennis Dodd joined TexAgs Live to discuss some of the most popular storylines in college football. Dodd offers his opinion on the future of bowl games, the second round of the College Football Playoff and more.

Elko's Aggies view Las Vegas Bowl as possible launching point for 2025

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

In an era where bowl games are often a gamble, Texas A&M appears to see the 2024 SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl as an ante. Mike Elko's Aggies look to prove they're not bluffing when they face the USC Trojans on Friday night at Allegiant Stadium.

4:36

TexAgs On-Site: Postseason brings Mike Elko's Aggies to Sin City

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

The TexAgs Crew is in Nevada ahead of the 2024 SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl as Texas A&M faces Southern California in a 9:30 p.m. CT matchup on Friday. Before the Ags and Trojans face-off, David Nuño and Olin Buchanan say "Howdy" from Sin City!

11:32

TexAgs Rewind (12/26)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 8 days ago by TexAgs Live

Thursday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour LIVE from Las Vegas, former Texas A&M linebacker coach Alan Weddell, TexAgs co-owner and executive editor Billy Liucci and The Fan Show.

9:06

Alan Weddell sees Vegas Bowl as opportunity for young talent to progress

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 9 days ago by David Nuño

Ahead of A&M's clash with USC in the Las Vegas Bowl, former Aggie linebackers coach Alan Weddell joined Thursday's edition of TexAgs Live to preview the matchup. Weddell also spoke on how changes in college football have impacted the perception of bowl games.

Key Matchups: Texas A&M vs. Southern California (2024 Las Vegas Bowl)

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

The 2024 campaign comes to a close on Friday night in Sin City as the Fightin' Texas Aggies face the USC Trojans in the 2024 SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl. Olin Buchanan details the in-game matchups that will have the greatest impact on this postseason matchup.

Players to Watch: Texas A&M vs. Southern California (2024 Las Vegas Bowl)

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

The 2024 SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl pits the Fightin' Texas Aggies against a national brand as the Maroon & White will face USC in the postseason. Olin Buchanan identifies players from the Aggies and Trojans when the sides meet in Sin City on Friday night.

9:25

TexAgs Rewind (12/23)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 11 days ago by TexAgs Live

Monday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with Olin Buchanan, Tom Hart of the SEC Network, TexAgs senior recruiting analyst Jason Howell and TexAgs co-owner & executive editor Billy Liucci.

22:08

Hefner scores 19 as No. 12 A&M overpowers HCU in Friday matinee

Texas A&M Basketball ⋅ 14 days ago by Olin Buchanan

No. 12 Texas A&M set the tone early and ran away in the second half as the Aggie defeated Houston Christian on Friday afternoon, 77-45. With the victory, A&M has won six straight and now sits at 9-2 overall with just one non-conference game remaining.

No. 12 Texas A&M looks to avoid slip-up against Houston Christian

Texas A&M Basketball ⋅ 15 days ago by Olin Buchanan

Riding a five-game winning streak after toppling Purdue, Texas A&M returns to Reed Arena Friday for its penultimate non-conference matchup against Houston Christian. The Aggies, now No. 12 in the latest AP poll, hope what should be an easy night won't turn tough.

10:51

TexAgs Rewind (12/19)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 15 days ago by TexAgs Live

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