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.

Another outbreak of Aggie futility results in sickening finish

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

A rash of penalties, an ill-fated fake field goal and the commonly cold offensive performances all plagued Texas A&M in a 17-6 loss to No. 21 South Carolina on Saturday at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia. Mike Elko's Aggies are now 4-5 overall and 1-5 in conference.

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The TexAgs Tailgate: Texas A&M at No. 21 South Carolina

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 16 hrs ago by Richard Zane

Welcome to the TexAgs LIVE pregame show: The TexAgs Tailgate! Featuring live hits from inside Williams-Brice Stadium, scoring updates around the country and everything in between, Richard Zane gets you set for kickoff ahead of Texas A&M at No. 21 South Carolina in Columbia.

Strong finish to 2026 requires a fast start at South Carolina

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

Texas A&M is currently in the midst of a frustrating 2026 football season, but the 4-4 Aggies hope to salvage what's left of the year with a November to remember. To do so, they'll have to take down the red-hot, 21st-ranked South Carolina Gamecocks on Saturday in Columbia.

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

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 1 day 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! Can Billy Liucci hang onto his lead? Follow all season long and offer your picks in the thread!

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TexAgs Rewind (11/6)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 1 day 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 Seth & Steve McKinney.

Key Matchups: Texas A&M at No. 21 South Carolina

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

Texas A&M holds a commanding 10-2 lead in the all-time series with South Carolina, but the Aggies have been in a rut as the 21st-ranked Gamecocks are fresh off a resurgent October. Olin Buchanan details the in-game matchups that will have the greatest impact on the Week 10 matchup in Columbia.

SEC Round-Up: Bayou Bengals could bolster their CFP resume

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

Sitting at 6-2 and No. 14 in the CFP rankings, Lane Kiffin's LSU Tigers are still without a marquee win on the resume, but that could change over the next two weeks as Baton Rouge is set to host back-to-back home games against No. 5 Alabama and No. 7 Texas.

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TexAgs Rewind (11/5)

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

Thursday's edition of the rewind heard former Texas A&M quarterback Stephen McGee, former Texas A&M wide receiver Ryan Swope, FOX Sports Radio host Aaron Torres and The Fan Show.

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McGee & Swope emphasize competitive DNA needed in November

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

On Thursday's edition of TexAgs Live, QB1 Stephen McGee and former wide receiver Ryan Swope joined the show to discuss the importance of competition. The former players argued the importance of finishing the season on a high note, how they dealt with adversity and more.

Players to Watch: Texas A&M at No. 21 South Carolina

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

The fight for the Bonham Trophy travels to Columbia this Saturday, as the 4-4 Texas A&M Aggies face the No. 21 South Carolina Gamecocks. Ahead of Texas A&M's Week 10 road trip, Olin Buchanan identifies several key players to keep an eye on this weekend.

Around CFB: Playing tout or doubt after initial CFP rankings reveal

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

The first College Football Playoff rankings were revealed yesterday, shaking up the top-12 teams projected to make a push for the bracket. Some teams seem legit, while others are still searching for answers ahead of four grueling weeks that will determine their fate.

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TexAgs Rewind (11/4)

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

Wednesday's edition of the rewind heard former Texas A&M tight end Max Wright, TexAgs basketball analyst Luke Evangelist, Recruiting Country with TexAgs recruiting analyst Jason Howell and the SEC Network's Peter Burns.

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Max Wright expects a tough game vs. 'hot' South Carolina team

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

Former Texas A&M tight end Max Wright joined us on Wednesday's edition of TexAgs Live to discuss the importance of a productive bye week as Texas A&M travels to No. 21 South Carolina. Wright also emphasized the importance of having an underdog mentality.

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Haggerty's 22 instrumental in A&M's deceptively lopsided victory

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

Texas A&M opened the season with a 97-66 win over Alabama State, using its defensive pressure and depth to pull away in the second half. Despite the lopsided final score, the Aggies showed some early areas for improvement in their season debut.

Lightning-quick Edwards provides a glimmer of light for the future

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

Through eight games, true freshman running back KJ Edwards has emerged as Texas A&M's leading rusher with 360 yards and two scores on 55 total carries. After going 57-2 at Carthage High School, Edwards has had his fair share of losses this fall, but he remains undeterred.

Elko sees encouraging signs as A&M looks internally

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

During his Monday media availability, Mike Elko said the bye week served as an opportunity to prepare internally for the upcoming road trip to South Carolina. Elko also discussed the health of key players and what is motivating the Aggies through the last four games of the season.

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TexAgs Rewind (11/2)

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

Monday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with TexAgs columnist Olin Buchanan, former NFL quarterback Sean Salisbury, Texas A&M head basketball coach Bucky McMillan and TexAgs co-owner Billy Liucci.

SEC Round-Up: Will the Gamecocks be immune to the 'SEC flu'?

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

Many teams have come down with a case of the "SEC flu" this season, as stunning victories have been followed by shocking upsets. Last week, South Carolina and Shane Beamer took down Tennessee, which makes the Gamecocks a prime target to be infected next.

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McGee & Swope share football opinions, bye week memories

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 9 days ago by Ryan Brauninger

Former players Stephen McGee and Ryan Swope joined Thursday's edition of TexAgs Live to discuss their plans during bye weeks as players, which young Aggie playmakers could make an impact moving forward this season and their opinions on improving QB play.

Around CFB: Nation's 'best' team has yet to reveal itself

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 10 days ago by Olin Buchanan

In a chaotic 2026 college football season, it seems that there is no dominant team this fall, but somebody still has to qualify as the "best" team in the country. The only problem is figuring out who that is, as each of the top 12 has noticeable flaws.