Texas A&M’s season came to a crashing halt in the College Football Playoff, and the 10-3 loss to Miami wasn’t just a tough pill to swallow - it was a gut punch. After rolling through the regular season at 11-1, expectations in College Station were sky-high. But not scoring a single touchdown at Kyle Field - something that hadn’t happened in over two decades - speaks volumes about the state of the Aggies’ offense down the stretch.
That offensive drought wasn’t a one-off either. It was the culmination of a month-long slide that saw the unit lose its rhythm and identity at the worst possible time.
And when the lights were brightest, the Aggies couldn’t find the end zone. That’s not just disappointing - it’s historic in all the wrong ways.
Now, with the season officially in the books, the focus shifts quickly to what’s next. For players, that means decisions about the NFL Draft or returning to College Station for another run. For head coach Mike Elko, it means reshaping a staff that’s already seen significant turnover.
Elko’s been busy. With offensive coordinator Collin Klein and co-defensive coordinator Jay Bateman moving on to new opportunities, Elko wasted no time filling key spots. Lyle Hemphill has been promoted to defensive coordinator, and former Arkansas DC Travis Williams is stepping in as the new linebackers coach - a move that brings SEC experience and fresh energy to the defensive side of the ball.
But the changes may not stop there. Co-defensive line coach Sean Spencer is reportedly on his way out, with strong indications he’ll join James Franklin’s new staff at Virginia Tech. That move would reunite Spencer with Franklin, and while it’s a lateral shift in title, it’s one that’s been building behind the scenes for a couple of weeks.
If Spencer departs, that leaves Tony Jerod-Eddie as the lone defensive line coach heading into the offseason. But there’s already buzz that former assistant head coach and defensive line guru Elijah Robinson could make his way back to Aggieland. Robinson’s return would be significant - not just for continuity, but for recruiting and player development, two areas where he’s long been respected.
So while the way the season ended will sting for a while, the Aggies are already laying the groundwork for what comes next. The foundation is still strong, and if Elko can solidify his staff and retool the offense, Texas A&M could be right back in the mix in 2026.