The tenure of Elijah Robinson, the interim coach of Texas A&M, has ended with the hiring of Mike Elko by the program. Elko, who previously served as the defensive coordinator at Texas A&M for four seasons, has returned to College Station to start his head coaching career. Although Elko’s hiring is a significant boost for the Aggies, questions have been raised about Robinson’s future with the team.
Contrary to concerns about his coaching career being in jeopardy, Robinson has expressed his intention to remain with Texas A&M even if he doesn’t get the head coaching position. He emphasized his love for the program and his desire to continue coaching for the Aggies. Robinson has been with Texas A&M since 2018 and has worked with Elko in building a formidable defense under the leadership of Jimbo Fisher.
Multiple sources have indicated that Robinson is expected to be retained on Elko’s staff for the upcoming college football season, with the potential for an elevation to the defensive coordinator role. This news has reportedly received a unanimously positive reaction from Texas A&M players. With a history at the program and an established familiarity with Elko, Robinson’s continuity on the coaching staff is seen as a valuable asset.
As Elko begins to line up his new coaching staff at Texas A&M in the next few months, the fates of offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino and defensive coordinator D.J. Durkin at the program remain uncertain, and a decision is expected to be made soon. Overall, the hiring of Elko and the expected retention of Robinson indicate a period of change and stability within the Texas A&M football program.
