Everything Texas A&M HC Mike Elko said at the San Antonio A&M Club

After his first Coach's Night of the season last week at the Dallas A&M Club, Texas A&M coach Mike Elko , who is entering his third season at the helm, made his second stop of the offseason at the San Antonio A&M Club on Tuesday night, continuing his offseason preview of the 2026 roster that just completed the spring season, and the annuall Maroon & White Game on April 18. After seeing a record 10 players selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, Elko's premonition from last summer came true, while the Aggies' first appearance in the College Football Playoff in just his second season at the helm isn't just impressive but further proves that the program has found its long-term leader. Already received a lucrative extension at the start of the offseason, Elko and his staff have already landed 14 commitments in the Aggies' No.

1-ranked 2027 recruiting class, which now includes five-star tackle Mark Matthews, who committed to Texas A&M over Miami, Georgia, and LSU last Friday. While the Aggie alum and donors in the audience are well aware of Elko's accomplishments, these Coaches Nights also serve as another opportunity to share some "inside baseball" knowledge ahead of the 2026 season and to reflect on several key moments from the Aggies' historic 11-0 start. Here is everything Mike Elko had to say during Tuesday's San Antonio Coaches' Night.

Mike Elko's dedication since his first day on the job has produced immediate results "There were two things I said when I was first introduced to you as the head football coach. We were going to roll our sleeves up and work. You saw us scratch the surface this fall.

"Our conversation isn't about what isn't going right, but about what these athletes have accomplished in the fall, in the combine, and in the draft. " Elko on the 12th Man's steadfast impact "The energy of the 12th Man started to grow during the South Carolina game, and it became such a special afternoon. That is GRIT.