Since 2024
Inherited a program that went 12-13 over the final two Jimbo Fisher seasons. Elko, a longtime elite defensive coordinator (including a prior A&M stint) before becoming Duke's head coach, delivered the program's first CFP berth and best record in over a decade in 2025.
Record & context
Lifetime record19–7 at Texas A&M (8-5 in 2024, 11-2 in 2025)
Current program3rd season at Texas A&M
Years in system—
ATS contextNo single published career ATS figure 2025 finished 11-2 (including an SEC-best offensive record-setting stretch) before a CFP First Round loss to Miami. The Lone Star Showdown loss to Texas (27-17) was the other blemish on an otherwise historic season.
Previous season11-2, CFP First Round appearance
Compensation
Salary$7.0M
SourceCoach salary per Yahoo Sports' 2026 SEC coaching salary rankings (USA Today database). Texas A&M has not disclosed a team NIL figure.
Designationreported
Confidence—
Figures are labeled by designation. Estimated values are not official contract terms.