Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko apologizes for fans comment

Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko apologized on October 12, 2026, for comments he made about the team's online fan base following a 27-6 loss to Missouri. CBS College Football, Yahoo Sports, and The New York Times all reported on his public apology. [1][3][4][8]

CBS College Football reported that Elko referred to Billy's cesspool during a Saturday postgame press conference while addressing social media critics. CBS College Football and Yahoo College Football both reported that Elko issued a direct apology to fans and to Billy Liucci, the co-owner of the TexAgs fan website. [1][5]

Yahoo Sports reported that the defeat against 14th-ranked Missouri dropped Texas A&M to a 3-3 record on the season, including three losses in Southeastern Conference play. According to The New York Times and Yahoo Sports, Elko stated that he takes full responsibility for the team's ongoing struggles. [2][4][7][8]

Elko has served as head football coach at Texas A&M since 2024. He previously worked as the head coach at Duke University during the 2022 and 2023 seasons, and served as the defensive coordinator at Texas A&M from 2018 to 2021. [13]

In addition to addressing his comments to the media, Yahoo Sports reported that Elko confirmed defensive coordinator Lyle Hemphill has taken over defensive play-calling duties for the program. [6]