Head coach Mike Elko believes Texas A&M may be entering another important stage in the development of its program. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectTexas A&M finished 2025 with one of the best seasons in recent program history, earning a place in the College Football Playoff. However, the Aggies ultimately fell short of their biggest goals after losses to Texas and Miami. Elko has pointed to Texas A&M's empty trophy case as a reminder that reaching the playoff is not the final destination. The Aggies have already experienced the College Football Playoff; now the challenge is to turn that momentum into the program standard.