"Texas A&M Football's Hiring of Mike Elko Signals a Shift Towards Michigan State's Approach"

Texas A&M's reported plans to hire Mike Elko as their new football coach highlights their position as a program closer to Michigan State than Michigan. Despite Aggies athletic director Ross Bjork's claim that Texas A&M is "not an 8-4 job," Elko's average of eight wins in two seasons at Duke suggests otherwise. Elko's familiarity with Texas A&M as the former defensive coordinator and his success in improving the team's defense are positives, but his hiring is seen as a fallback option. The Aggies settled for Elko, a coach with less proven experience compared to other potential candidates, indicating a level of uncertainty and a reminder of their place in the college football landscape.