Elko Apologizes After Texas A&M Falls to Tennessee

Mike Elko apologized to Texas A&M fans after the Aggies’ 22-7 home loss to Tennessee on November 14. “You deserve so much better,” he said, thanking supporters for attending and promising to improve the team’s performance.

The defeat was Texas A&M’s third in a row and fourth in its last five games. The Aggies managed seven points and 179 total yards against Tennessee, which scored 16 unanswered points in the second half. Texas A&M has now lost seven straight games against ranked opponents and scored five touchdowns in those defeats.

At 4-6, the Aggies need to win their final two games, against Oklahoma and Texas, to become bowl eligible. They have struggled to find offensive consistency, and quarterback Marcel Reed was benched during the Tennessee game in favor of sophomore Brady Hart.

Elko’s team went 11-2 in 2025 and reached the College Football Playoff, but this season has left the program with questions to address. Elko signed a six-year contract in November 2025. He said he wants a chance to fix the team, while the Aggies have two games left to show progress.