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.

12:46

Taylor's nearly-heroic 34 points not enough to knock off No. 4 Houston

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

Participating in the Halal Guys Showcase at the Toyota Center in downtown Houston, Texas A&M nearly pulled off an improbable comeback against No. 4 Houston. Alas, even with Wade Taylor's 34 points, the Cougars escaped to remain unbeaten, 70-66.

29:37

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

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 4 mo ago by David Sandhop

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

32:46

A&M eyes biggest test yet in 'neutral-site' meeting with No. 4 Houston

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

After falling out of the most recent AP Poll following a loss to Memphis last Sunday, Texas A&M (7-3) is looking to rebound against No. 4 Houston (10-0) in The Halal Guys Showcase at the Toyota Center in Houston at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday.

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9:07

TexAgs Rewind (12/15)

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

Friday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with Nuño and Olin Buchanan, former Texas A&M basketball player Mark French, Connor O'Gara of Saturday Down South and TexAgs co-owner and executive editor Billy Liucci.

10:25

TexAgs Rewind (12/14)

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

Thursday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with Olin Buchanan and former A&M football player Stephen McGee, the voice of the Aggies Andrew Monaco, Texas A&M basketball Hall of Famer Joseph Jones and The Fan Show

15:08

Stephen McGee sees Texas A&M's 2024 schedule as 'favorable'

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 4 mo ago by Nick Savage

On Wednesday night, the SEC released the full 2024 football schedule, and the Maroon & White will open the campaign against Notre Dame on Aug. 31. During Thursday's edition of TexAgs Radio, our QB1 Stephen McGee offered his take on the schedule and much more.

Southeastern Conference announces Texas A&M's 2024 football schedule

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

With first-year man Mike Elko at the helm, the Southeastern Conference released Texas A&M's 2024 schedule. The Aggies will kick off the season at Kyle Field against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and finish off the fall slate with the in-state renewed rivalry against Texas.

12:19

TexAgs Rewind (12/13)

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

Wednesday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with Olin Buchanan reacting to Edgerrin Cooper declaring for the NFL Draft, TexAgs co-owner and executive editor Billy Liucci, A&M hoops talk with Tom Schuberth and Recruiting Country with Ryan Brauninger.

9:41

TexAgs Rewind (12/12)

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

Tuesday's edition of the rewind heard Olin Buchanan and David Nuño's reaction to Bryce Anderson staying in Aggieland, HoF NFL writer Charean Williams, TexAgs basketball correspondent Justin Lanham and Pete Fiutak of College Football News.

Texas A&M linebacker Edgerrin Cooper will enter the 2024 NFL Draft

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

Junior linebacker Edgerrin Cooper will forgo his remaining eligibility to enter the 2024 NFL Draft. After an All-American caliber campaign in 2023, Cooper finishes his A&M career with 205 tackles, 30.5 tackles for loss and 8.5 sacks.

11:19

Bullock boots 37-yard game winner to highlight Williams' Ags in the NFL

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 4 mo ago by David Nuño

During Tuesday's edition of TexAgs Radio, ProFootballTalk.com's Charean Williams joined the show to chat about Texas A&M football and the best performances from former Aggies players competing in Week 14 of the National Football League season.

5:26

Apex Performance of the Week: Cowboys' Sunday night beatdown of Eagles

Texas A&M Basketball ⋅ 4 mo ago by David Nuño

In this week's Apex Performances of the Week, we highlight the Dallas Cowboys, and specifically kicker Brandon Aubrey, who rolled over the Philadelphia Eagles in an NFC East showdown. We also discussed A&M basketball's Manny Obaseki and Lauren Ware.

10:20

TexAgs Rewind (12/11)

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

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

26:47

Memphis denies No. 21 Texas A&M's way-too-late comeback attempt

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

No. 21-ranked Texas A&M suffered its third setback of the season on Sunday, falling 85-71 while playing host to the Memphis Tigers at Reed Arena. Despite falling to 7-3 on the season, junior guard Manny Obaseki posted a career-high 21 points for the Aggies.

Boots in starting lineup

4 mo ago by Olin Buchanan

Boots in uniform

4 mo ago by Olin Buchanan

35:41

A&M's next chance to earn respect comes in Quad 1 clash vs. Memphis

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

Sitting at No. 21 in the most recent AP poll, Texas A&M (7-2) has built a solid NCAA Tournament resume thus far with Quadrant 1 wins over Ohio State and Iowa State. Still, with a showdown vs. Memphis set for Sunday, the Aggies have the opportunity to notch another Quad 1 victory.

11:09

TexAgs Rewind (12/8)

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

Friday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with Nuño and Olin Buchanan, former Texas A&M basketball player Mark French, former Texas A&M WR Chris Taylor and TexAgs co-owner and executive editor Billy Liucci.

Texas A&M DL McKinnley Jackson will enter the 2024 NFL Draft

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

Senior defensive lineman McKinnley Jackson will forgo his remaining eligibility to enter the 2024 NFL Draft. Jackson was named to the 2020 SEC All-Freshman team and finishes his A&M career with 91 tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks and 12 quarterback pressures.

So long, Sub Zero: Ainias Smith will enter the 2024 NFL Draft

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

Senior wide receiver Ainias Smith will forgo his remaining eligibility to enter the 2024 NFL Draft. After a five-year career in College Station, Smith finished with 180 receptions, 2,407 yards and 19 touchdowns to go along with two punt return touchdowns.