“We Haven’t Won Anything” | Mike Elko on Motivating Players, NIL, Texas A&M Expectations in 2026

Mike Elko’s message is not built around hype — it is built around restraint, urgency and unfinished business. After Texas A&M’s 11-win season and first College Football Playoff appearance, Elko refuses to let the Aggies act like they have arrived. His strongest point is simple and cutting: Texas A&M has made progress, but the program still has not won a championship. That is why the empty trophy case becomes the emotional center of his message — a reminder that the Aggies are closer, but not finished. The audio also leans heavily into what has to change for Texas A&M to take the next step. Marcel Reed has to keep growing, the Aggies have to protect the football, and the defense has to create more takeaways after a season where turnovers helped define the biggest losses. The Texas rivalry hangs over everything, too. Elko knows the Lone Star Showdown now carries playoff and championship implications, and the pain of losing to Texas gives this entire conversation an edge: A&M is not chasing respect anymore — it is chasing proof. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.