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.

9:55

TexAgs Rewind (12/23)

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

Tuesday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with TexAgs columnist Olin Buchanan, NFL writer Charean Williams, former Texas A&M defensive back Jordan Pugh and Texas A&M head volleyball coach Jamie Morrison.

3:34

Charean Williams recaps A&M's 'disappointing' playoff exit

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

On Tuesday's edition of TexAgs Live, ProFootballTalk.com's Charean Williams recapped a bittersweet weekend that saw the end of volleyball and football seasons in Aggieland this year. Williams also highlighted playcalling and accuracy as key challenges in A&M's loss to Miami.

11:39

TexAgs Rewind (12/22)

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

Monday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with TexAgs columnist and Heisman Trophy voter Olin Buchanan, TexAgs content specialist Kay Naegeli, TexAgs co-owner and executive editor Billy Liucci and Texas A&M head basketball coach Bucky McMillan.

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11:12

Aggies storm their way to 118 points vs. ETAMU

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

Texas A&M connected 14 times from 3-point range and reached the century mark for the fifth time this season in a 118-77 rout of East Texas A&M on Fan Appreciation Day. Rashaun Agee led the way with 21 points as the Aggies are now 9-3 on the season.

Learned, Loved, Loathed: Miami 10, Texas A&M 3

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

Missed fits and missed opportunities on Saturday resulted in Texas A&M missing out on a chance to play in the Cotton Bowl as the Aggies struggled mightily on offense in a 10-3 loss to Miami in the first round of the College Football Playoff.

Historic year ends in disappointment as Texas A&M falls to Miami

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

Texas A&M did not score a touchdown as the Aggies watched a historic season end with a massive disappointment against Miami on Saturday. With the 10-3 loss in the first round of the College Football Playoff, A&M ends the 2025 campaign with an 11-2 record and a lot of work to do.

9:12

Rapid Reaction: A&M musters just three points in playoff defeat

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

Another poor offensive showing led to the Aggies' demise as Miami eliminated Texas A&M from the College Football Playoff on Saturday. From the field level at Kyle, Olin Buchanan and Luke Evangelist share their immediate thoughts now that the 2025 campaign is officially over.

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

Texas A&M isn't content with being included in the College Football Playoff, and to continue their ascent, the Aggies must defeat a Miami team that is very much like looking in a mirror. The winner of Saturday's first-round game earns a New Year's Eve date with Ohio State in Arlington.

13:18

TexAgs Rewind (12/19)

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

Friday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with TexAgs columnist Olin Buchanan, TexAgs content specialist Kay Naegeli, That SEC Podcast host SEC Mike and the Final Countdown with Billy Liucci & the McKinney Bros.

Key Matchups: #7 Texas A&M vs. #10 Miami (CFP, First Round)

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

One of the more intriguing first-round matchups pits the Fightin' Texas Aggies against the Miami Hurricanes in College Station. Ahead of Saturday's playoff bout, Olin Buchanan details the in-game matchups to keep an eye on.

A&M's defense aims to test Carson Beck and Miami's passing attack

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

Led by quarterback Carson Beck, Miami's passing offense is ranked 19th nationally, but the Hurricanes have not faced a pass defense ranked as highly as A&M's No. 21 unit. Whoever has the upper hand through the air may determine Saturday's playoff clash at Kyle Field.

11:39

TexAgs Rewind (12/18)

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

Thursday's edition of the rewind heard TexAgs columnist Olin Buchanan, former Texas A&M football players Stephen McGee & Ryan Swope, Aaron Torres of FOX Sports Radio and The Fan Show.

5:24

McGee & Swope offer a former player breakdown of Aggies vs. Canes

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

One former player is an optimist this week, while the other has his doubts about Saturday's A&M-Miami playoff showdown. On Thursday morning, Stephen McGee and Ryan Swope joined TexAgs Live to break down why the Aggies might win the first-round contest at Kyle Field.

Players to Watch: No. 7 Texas A&M vs. No. 10 Miami (CFP, First Round)

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

Kyle Field will be home to the Aggies' first-ever playoff exhibit as No. 7 Texas A&M hosts No. 10 Miami on Saturday for an 11 a.m. kickoff in College Station. Before the historic matchup, Olin Buchanan identifies players from both teams to keep an eye on.

A&M's game week focus has been on the requirements for success

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

For Texas A&M, success typically correlates with being effective on the ground, big plays through the air and stopping opponents on third down. Mike Elko has been his Aggies fully understanding what it will take to be successful in the first round of the CFP.

Win on Saturday would enable A&M to silence ever-present detractors

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

Texas A&M has won 11 games in a single season for the first time since 2012, and the Aggies hope they still have four more games to play. Whether 2025 can be considered a success remains debatable, but a win Saturday would keep A&M's quest for a national title alive.

11:04

TexAgs Rewind (12/17)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 8 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, Miami insider Alex Donno and SEC Network host Peter Burns.

Klein's focus is on finishing the job at A&M before departing for K-State

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

Aside from possibly providing an update on Le'Veon Moss, Texas A&M offensive coordinator Collin Klein, who has been hired as Kansas State's head coach, assured the Aggie fan base that his focus is on the Maroon & White's College Football Playoff run.

Snippets from Texas A&M's Tuesday practice in Aggieland

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

The media was invited to take in the first few periods of Texas A&M's Tuesday practice as the College Football Playoff is just a handful of days away. Following the open portion of practice, Olin Buchanan discusses his key observations.

4:51

Charean Williams believes A&M is 'here to stay' in CFP under Elko

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

As the Aggies approach their first-ever home playoff game, ProFootballTalk.com's Charean Williams joined us on Tuesday's edition of TexAgs Live to discuss A&M's schedule, favorable odds against Miami and what it takes to build a program in the NIL era.