Elko Respects Missouri State Despite Odds | Texas A&M Aggies Football News

Mike Elko’s respect for Missouri State runs deep — even though they’re a massive underdog, he calls them a “program on the rise,” praising their women’s basketball and baseball. With little returning talent from last season — including losing their QB and top RB — the Bears are rebuilding, but Elko isn’t writing them off. He’s got personal history with coach Casey Woods, having worked alongside him at Missouri and admired his work at SMU. Elko knows this isn’t just about stats or spreads; it’s about coaching, grit, and potential — and he’s preparing his team to face them like any other tough opponent. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6b235866097425e5