When Texas A&M made the College Football Playoff last season with an 11-1 record, head coach Mike Elko didn’t reach the program’s ceiling. As Elko enters his third season in charge in College Station, he looks set to have the roster that suits him best, but may actually be better than his previous two. He does not have five returning starting offensive lineman like he did a season ago. Jul 22, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Texas A&M Aggies head coach Mike Elko speaks to the press during SEC Football Kickoff Media Day at the Tampa Marriott. Meanwhile, most of the roster turnover to the NFL saw Texas A&M bring in transfers who boast prior starting experience.