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.

10:09

TexAgs Rewind (11/29)

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

Wednesday's edition of the rewind heard Texas A&M director of athletics Ross Bjork, TexAgs basketball contributor Tom Schuberth previewing A&M-Virginia, former Texas A&M S Leon O'Neal Jr. and ESPN football analyst Aaron Murray.

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Ross Bjork recaps search that resulted in Texas A&M landing Mike Elko

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 5 hrs ago by David Nuño

The search for Texas A&M's new football coach is officially complete. On Wednesday's edition of TexAgs Radio, Texas A&M Director of Athletics Ross Bjork explained the hiring process, discussed why Mike Elko was ultimately the guy and much more.

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No. 14 Texas A&M prepared for '25-question test' in Charlottesville

Texas A&M Basketball ⋅ 21 hrs ago by Olin Buchanan

Through one month, Texas A&M has lived up to preseason expectations and eyes its seventh win in Wednesday's ACC/SEC Challenge at Virginia. Expecting a slower-paced battle, the Aggies face a different type of test where the importance of every possession is amplified.

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Around CFB: Extending streak to 30 critical for Georgia's title defense

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

Kirby Smart & Co. have won 29 straight, but should Alabama upend Georgia in Saturday's SEC Championship Game in Atlanta, there is no guarantee that the Bulldogs will receive a berth in this year's College Football Playoff.

9:23

TexAgs Rewind (11/28)

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

Tuesday's edition of the rewind heard HoF NFL writer Charean Williams share her top Aggies in the NFL from Week 12, former Texas A&M TE Jamie McCoy, the KBTX roundtable and keepin' it real with former A&M DB Jordan Pugh.

5:06

Apex Performance of the Week: Ags TEs, the QB & Solomon Washington

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

In this week's Apex Performances of the Week, we highlight Texas A&M football's Max Wright, Jake Johnson and Jaylen Henderson following their big games at LSU last Saturday. Additionally, Aggie basketball's Solomon Washington shined on Sunday vs. Iowa State.

38:28

Mike Elko returns to Aggieland equipped with a blue-collar mentality

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

On Monday afternoon, Texas A&M re-introduced Mike Elko to the 12th Man at a welcome event inside Kyle Field's Hall of Champions. After spending four years as A&M's defensive coordinator, Elko returns as the head coach of the Maroon & White.

10:00

TexAgs Rewind (11/27)

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

Monday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with TexAgs columnist Olin Buchanan, Tom Hart of the SEC Network, Texas A&M head basketball coach Buzz Williams and TexAgs co-owner and executive editor Billy Liucci.

Mike Elko represents both 'obvious' & 'right' choice for A&M football

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

After a two-year stint at Duke, former Texas A&M defensive coordinator Mike Elko is set to return to back Aggieland, this time as A&M's head man. The 46-year-old's track record on the defensive side of the ball makes him a promising choice as Texas A&M's 30th football coach.

Learned, Loved, Loathed: Louisiana State 42, Texas A&M 30

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

Texas A&M football dropped its regular-season finale in Baton Rouge on Saturday as Louisiana State defeated the Aggies, 42-30. Following a 10th consecutive road loss, Olin Buchanan offers his biggest takeaways from the contest in Death Valley.

13:57

Fourth-quarter collapse in Death Valley finale leaves Texas A&M 7-5

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

A microcosm of another disappointing season, Texas A&M blew a third-quarter lead and surrendered 21 points in the fourth as No. 14 LSU claimed the season finale, 42-30. Dropping their 10th straight on the road, the Aggies finish 7-5 and continue searching for answers.

Max is out

4 days ago by Olin Buchanan

DeBerry suited up

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Reports on Stewart appear confirmed

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apparent starting lineup

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Layden Robinson in warmups

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A&M QBs warming up

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Aggies tasked with conquering drought in Death Valley vs. No. 14 LSU

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

With a nine-game losing streak in true road contests looming overhead, the Texas A&M Aggies head into Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge on Saturday with one thing in mind. The goal is to snap the skid and upset No. 14 LSU to close out the regular season.

10:38

TexAgs Rewind (11/24)

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

Friday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with Nuño and Olin Buchanan, TexAgs co-owner and executive editor Billy Liucci and The Final Countdown with Liucci, Steve and Seth McKinney.

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

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 5 days ago by David Nuño

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.