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.

34:53

Oink Doink! Ags rally to beat Hogs for second-consecutive top-15 win

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

Despite falling into a 14-0 hole, No. 23 Texas A&M escaped Arlington with a 23-21 victory over No. 10 Arkansas, thanks in part to a late missed field goal by the Hogs. Devon Achane rumbled for a career-best 159 rushing yards, and Chris Russell Jr. shined on the defense for the Aggies.

No. 23 Texas A&M set to face off with No. 10 Arkansas in Arlington

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

After seeing their nine-game winning streak vs. Arkansas get snapped a year ago, the Fightin' Texas Aggies travel to Arlington looking for revenge on the Hogs. Emerging with a victory will not be easy as the Razorbacks enter this year's Southwest Classic ranked No. 10 in the nation.

Key Matchups: No. 23 Texas A&M vs. No. 10 Arkansas

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

The Aggies are back in action on Saturday evening as they meet the 10th-ranked Arkansas Razorbacks at 6 p.m. CT at AT&T Stadium. Olin Buchanan details the in-game matchups that will have the greatest impact on the outcome of this weekend's showdown.

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17:52

TexAgs Rewind (9/23)

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

Friday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with TexAgs' columnist Olin Buchanan, Co-Host of Stillman & Co. Caroline Fenton, TexAgs' Co-Owner and Executive Editor Billy Liucci and The Final Countdown with the McKinney Bros.

15:27

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

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 1 day ago by David Nuño

During Friday’s edition of TexAgs Radio, Billy Liucci, David Nuño, Olin Buchanan, the McKinney brothers, Caroline Fenton, and Rocco Robinson pick the top games of the weekend! Can Liucci beat Rocco? Steve beat Seth? Follow along all season long and offer your picks in the thread!

Players to Watch: No. 23 Texas A&M vs. No. 10 Arkansas

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

It's a top-25 battle at AT&T Stadium as the 23rd-ranked Fightin' Texas Aggies meet No. 10 Arkansas on Saturday night in Arlington. Olin Buchanan identifies a handful of players to keep an eye on from both the Aggies and the Razorbacks.

22:58

Gamblin' Geezers: Betting guide for this week's college football action

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

Betting advice, anyone? Ahead of Week 4 of college football, David Sandhop and Olin Buchanan talk picks, odds, news and over/unders for 10 key games in this latest edition of Gamblin' Geezers.

SEC Round-Up: History favors Florida as Gators travel to Rocky Top

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

Over the last two decades, Florida has dominated Tennessee, winning 16 of the last 17 meetings. However, as the 20th-ranked Gators prepare to visit Neyland Stadium this weekend, the No. 11 Volunteers are the favorite to snap a five-game losing streak in the rivalry.

11:39

TexAgs Rewind (9/22)

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

Thursday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with TexAgs' columnist Olin Buchanan, former Texas A&M football players QB Stephen McGee and Wide Receiver Ryan Swope and The Fan Show.

37:56

Up to the SECond College Football Show: Week Four

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

In Up to the SECond, David Nuño and Kennedy Smith get you ready for the fourth week of college football across the country. Joining this week's episode are Connor O'Gara, Olin Buchanan, Tera Talmadge, Travis Johnson and Eric Cain.

U-turn in 2022 relies heavily on the Aggies winning in the trenches

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

The season looked like it may be lost after the Appalachian State game, but an impressive win over a ranked Miami squad shows that the Aggies can continue to make strides. However, those strides must start up front, on both sides of the ball, and happen fast.

17:04

TexAgs Rewind (9/21)

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

Wednesday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with TexAgs' columnist Olin Buchanan, former Texas A&M Linebacker Coach Alan Weddell, Recruiting Country with Ryan Brauninger and Peter Burns of the SEC Network.

Around CFB: Six squads 'lucky' to remain amongst nation's unbeatens

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

Only 31 college football teams remain undefeated after three full weeks of action, but some have been luckier than others. The likes of Florida State, Syracuse, NC State, North Carolina, UCLA and Indiana have had a few big breaks that have preserved zeroes in their loss column.

11:34

TexAgs Rewind (9/20)

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

Tuesday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with TexAgs' columnist Olin Buchanan, former Texas A&M Tight End Jamie McCoy, former Texas A&M Defensive Back Jordan Pugh and Alyssa Orange of Hog Trail Nation.

55:48

Progress made, solutions still to be found as A&M begins SEC play

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

Despite defeating Miami in a top-25 matchup at Kyle Field last Saturday night, Texas A&M's offensive woes still remain. While progress was apparent, solutions better come quickly for Jimbo Fisher & Co. as the Aggies begin SEC play this weekend against No. 10 Arkansas.

15:08

TexAgs Rewind (9/19)

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

Monday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with TexAgs' columnist Olin Buchanan, TexAgs' Co-Owner and Executive Editor Billy Liucci and Tom Hart of the SEC Network.

Learned, Loved, Loathed: Texas A&M 17, Miami 9

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

In front of over 107,000 fans at Kyle Field, Texas A&M got back in the win column as the Aggies defeated Miami in a top-25 clash on Saturday night, 17-9. Olin Buchanan shares what he learned, loved and loathed about the Ags' performance.

29:58

Stifling defense sets tone in No. 24 Texas A&M's rebound win over No. 13 Miami

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

Determined to make amends for last week, the Aggies rolled to a 17-9 victory over the Hurricanes behind another outstanding performance from its defense. QB Max Johnson led an effective-enough offense in his first start in Maroon & White alongside Devon Achane's 184 total yards.

No. 24 Aggies battle No. 13 Hurricanes in primetime on Saturday night

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

College Station has heard endless cliches following Texas A&M's upset loss to Appalachian State last week. On Saturday night, the 24th-ranked Aggies must prove they indeed got the wake-up call when they host No. 13 Miami at Kyle Field.

15:46

TexAgs Rewind (9/16)

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

Friday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with TexAgs' columnist Olin Buchanan, TexAgs' Co-Owner and Executive Editor Billy Liucci, Caroline Fenton of 102.5 The Game and The Final Countdown with Liucci and the McKinney Bros.