As Texas A&M gears up for its first-ever College Football Playoff appearance, head coach Mike Elko made a key move that could shape the Aggies’ postseason run and the future of the program. On Monday, Elko announced that wide receivers coach and co-offensive coordinator Holmon Wiggins will take over full offensive coordinator duties following Collin Klein’s departure to become the head coach at Kansas State.
The decision, while big, doesn’t come as a surprise to those who’ve followed Wiggins’ career. Before joining Texas A&M, Wiggins was a trusted lieutenant under Nick Saban at Alabama, where he helped mold a string of NFL-ready wide receivers. That kind of pedigree doesn’t go unnoticed - especially by a head coach like Elko, who values continuity and precision in his offensive system.
Wiggins has spent the last two seasons working closely with Klein, giving him a front-row seat to the inner workings of Texas A&M’s offensive identity. That familiarity is key, especially with freshman quarterback Marcel Reed set to lead the offense into the biggest game of the year.
“I think he’s extremely intelligent. I think he’s very bright.
I think he’s got a great offensive mind,” Elko said when announcing the promotion. “He obviously played a big role in what we’ve done around here on offense to this point.”
Elko emphasized that Wiggins’ experience under multiple offensive minds throughout his career gives him a unique perspective - one that aligns well with the direction the Aggies want to go. “He just sees the game in a way that’s very compatible with how we want our offense to run,” Elko added. “I think it makes a lot of sense.”
Now, Wiggins gets the keys to the offense with a CFP matchup against Miami (FL) looming. But beyond the immediate challenge, he’ll also have the opportunity to shape the offensive staff around him - and it looks like he’s already eyeing some familiar faces.
One name to watch is Brad Cornelson, a coach Wiggins worked alongside at Memphis from 2012 to 2018. Cornelson coached quarterbacks during that time, while Wiggins handled the wide receivers. That connection could prove valuable as Wiggins looks to build a cohesive, trusted offensive brain trust.
Cornelson brings a deep resume to the table. Most recently, he served as offensive coordinator at Sam Houston, where he helped lead the Bearkats to a win over Georgia Southern in the 2024 New Orleans Bowl. He took over that role after KC Keeler left for Temple and then spent 2025 as the head coach at Enid High School in Oklahoma.
With experience calling plays at both the collegiate and high school levels, and a history of working closely with Wiggins, Cornelson fits the mold of what Wiggins may be looking for: a proven voice who knows the grind, understands quarterback development, and can help execute a vision that’s already been taking shape in College Station.
For Texas A&M, the timing of the move feels calculated. With the CFP on the horizon, the Aggies are betting on continuity - and a coach who’s already earned the trust of the locker room.
Wiggins steps into the spotlight not just as a play caller, but as a program-builder. And if he can keep the offense humming with Reed under center, this promotion might mark the beginning of a new era in Aggieland.