{
  "id": 7998234,
  "title": "Everything Mike Elko said during Aggie Football Hour before Week 3",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/everything-mike-elko-said-during-aggie-football-hour-before-week-3",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T09:31:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/everything-mike-elko-said-during-093119775.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Texas A&M (2-0) dominated Missouri State 50-0 and Arizona State 48-20 in their first two games of the season. Edge Marco Jones and cornerback Julio Humphrey scored multiple pick-six touchdowns, while Marcel Reed threw three touchdown passes. The Aggies will face Kentucky for the first time since 2018 at Kyle Field. Coach Mike Elko expressed pride in his team's physical defense and consistent play. The Aggies' rushing attack failed to reach 100 yards, but their second-half touchdown to Mario Craver set the tone. Texas A&M holds nearly every statistical advantage, except for explosive plays. Elko praised the team's fourth-quarter pick-six scores, which showcased skill and practice. The coach also highlighted recent scholarship awards to Ramarian Tillman and Layne Gerke, emphasizing the importance of recognizing young talent. Elko pointed out upcoming players like Aaron Gregory, Jayden Warren, TK Norman, and Kelshaun Johnson who are starting to impact the team. Facing Kentucky at the beginning of SEC play, Elko warned that it will be a challenging four-quarter game.",
  "summary": "Here is everything Texas A&M coach Mike Elko said during Wednesday's Aggie Football Hour before the Aggies host Kentucky on Saturday.",
  "key_points": [
    "Texas A&M dominated Missouri State 50-0 and Arizona State 48-20.",
    "Coach Mike Elko praised physical defense and consistent play.",
    "Elko highlighted upcoming players like Aaron Gregory and Kelshaun Johnson."
  ],
  "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."
}