{
  "id": 14515462,
  "title": "Texas A&M is searching for answers after 3-3 start. What changes Mike Elko is considering",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/texas-a-m-is-searching-for-answers-after-3-3-start-what-changes-mike",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-14T19:09:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/texas-m-searching-answers-3-190943353.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Texas A&M Aggies entered their non-conference game against The Citadel with high expectations, as they had just secured their first College Football Playoff bid. However, the team's season has taken a disappointing turn, with a 1-3 record in conference play and a 3-3 overall record. Coach Mike Elko is now searching for answers to turn the team's fortunes around before the second half of the season begins. Despite his insistence that sophomore quarterback Marcel Reed will remain the starting QB, Elko is open to considering changes in other areas of the program. The offense has been experimenting with different strategies, but the results have been lackluster. Elko is willing to consider various options, from personnel moves to coaching philosophy adjustments, but he believes that wholesale changes might not be the best approach for the remainder of the season. The team has also made changes to their practice routines, focusing more on competitive play and reducing scout team work. However, the Aggies are struggling with an energy drop in the third quarter, which has led to significant score differentials against their opponents. Coach Elko has recently shifted the defensive playcalling duties to defensive coordinator Lyle Hemphill, making the move to alleviate some of his workload. The team's coordinators, including Hemphill, Holman, and co-defensive coordinator Elijah Robinson, are all new additions to the program this season. Coach Elko emphasizes that younger players will continue to play based on their performance and readiness, but he remains committed to prioritizing wins and the team's overall success.",
  "summary": "Mike Elko changed Texas A&M's practices and handed off defensive playcalling, but he remains committed to Marcel Reed at quarterback.",
  "key_points": [
    "Texas A&M Aggies start season 3-3 after non-conference loss",
    "Coach Mike Elko considering changes to program",
    "Defensive playcalling duties shifted to Lyle Hemphill"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}