Red Alert: Texas A&M Defense MUST IMPROVE—Can Mike Elko FIX New Look Unit??

Texas A&M Aggies’ defense faces a defining season—can they finally stop the run and recapture their “Wrecking Crew” legacy? Matt Galatzan and Harrison Reno dig into last year’s shocking struggles, including being torched by underwhelming run games like Miami and Texas. With new additions like Angelo McCollum and CJ Mims bolstering the defensive line and star talent like Dez Ricks and Ricky Gibson anchoring the secondary, is a turnaround coming, or will depth and chemistry issues haunt Aggie fans again? Key topics include position group confidence rankings, the high-stakes challenge of forcing turnovers, and whether Mike Elko’s revamped defense can meet sky-high expectations against the SEC’s elite offenses. Injury concerns at linebacker, the critical need for improved pass rush, and looming showdowns with powerhouse programs shape a nuanced picture of the Aggies’ path. Will Texas A&M’s defense rise to the occasion—or fall short against a brutal 2026 schedule? Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.