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.

SEC Round-Up: Big Blue playing like a blue blood

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

Now ranked No. 15 in the latest AP poll, Kentucky sits at 5-1 overall and 3-1 in conference as first-year head coach Will Stein is leading a Big Blue resurgence in Lexington. In fact, the Wildcats have a strong case to be considered the third-best team in the SEC behind Georgia and Alabama.

Players to Watch: Texas A&M vs. The Citadel

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 14 hrs ago by Olin Buchanan

Kyle Field welcomes the Fightin' Texas Aggies back on Saturday afternoon as the Maroon & White host The Citadel for a non-conference matchup. Ahead of the Week 7 matchup in Aggieland, Olin Buchanan identifies several key players to watch for.

Taller Aggies enter Year 2 with heightened expectations

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

After exceeding expectations in 2025-26, Texas A&M head basketball coach Bucky McMillan reloaded his roster with newcomers to bolster the veteran returners who are hungry for success. With more height, the Aggies are ready for Year 2 of Bucky Ball.

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13:03

SEC Tipoff '27 Lookback, Day 2: Reacting to what the Ags had to say

Texas A&M Basketball ⋅ 1 day ago by Luke Evangelist

On Wednesday, the men's and women's hoops representatives from Florida, Missouri, Kentucky, Texas, Texas A&M, Mississippi State, Arkansas and Georgia took the stage. Following a full slate in Birmingham, Luke Evangelist and Olin Buchanan recap the storylines from SEC Tipoff '27.

Around CFB: Notre Dame's attitude ahead of Provo's altitude

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

No. 2 Notre Dame figures to be tested this week, perhaps for the first time all season, as the unbeaten Fighting Irish travel to face No. 8 BYU in Provo. Sure, the Golden Domers appear to have an inside track to the CFP, but Bear Bachmeier and the Cougars currently stand in the way.

11:09

SEC Tipoff Lookback, Day 1: Tuesday's talking points

Texas A&M Basketball ⋅ 2 days ago by Luke Evangelist

On Tuesday, the men's and women's hoops representatives from Auburn, LSU, Alabama, Ole Miss, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Vanderbilt. Following a full slate in Birmingham, Luke Evangelist and Olin Buchanan recap the storylines from SEC Tipoff '27.

SEC projects to be a 'top-heavy' league in 2026-27

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

SEC Tipoff '27 began on Tuesday in Birmingham, and inevitably, a coach will declare that the league is among the best in the country. However, the upcoming season is projected to be dominated by a handful of teams at the top, with a few others vying for at-large bids come March.

7:41

Setting the Scene: SEC Tipoff '27 begins on Tuesday

Texas A&M Basketball ⋅ 3 days 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.

3:17

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

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 3 days 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.

13:07

TexAgs Rewind (10/12)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 3 days 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.

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

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 4 days 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 ⋅ 5 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.

33:00

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

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 5 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 ⋅ 6 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 ⋅ 6 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!

7:58

TexAgs Rewind (10/9)

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, 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 ⋅ 6 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 ⋅ 7 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.

11:19

TexAgs Rewind (10/8)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 7 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 ⋅ 7 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.