He is one of the top quarterback coaches and offensive play-callers in the country, and his personality attracts some of the top recruits in the country. The 48-year-old has a 31-15 record with the Rebels, including a top-15 finish and Sugar Bowl appearance in 2021. This job also has more earning potential, so the fit makes sense on both sides.Īnother name on the list is a familiar one to the coaching carousel and to SEC fans, Lane Kiffin.

Elko has proven he can turn around a program, and his ties to Texas A&M would give him an edge on the recruiting trail. The Blue Devils are allowing the third-fewest points per game in the ACC and are bowl eligible for the second straight year. He has also turned Duke's program around in two seasons, compiling a 15-8 record through his first 23 games. The defensive genius has ties to the Aggies, building his reputation as defensive coordinator at Notre Dame and Texas A&M. One name the staff has identified as a potential candidate is Mike Elko, the head football coach at Duke. The team at GigEm already has a list out of 10 potential candidates and there are some surprising names on the list.

Tarpley has led to GigEm247 reporting an unfiltered view of the behind-the-scenes talks that ultimately led to Texas A&M parting ways with head coach Jimbo Fisher.Īnd right now, GigEm247 is offering 60% off annual subscriptions*, so now is the time to sign up. GigEm247's team of Texas A&M insiders are providing on-the-ground updates on every development, including insights from Jeff Tarpley, who has covered the team for more than 25 years and has deep-rooted ties inside and around the A&M community. If you love the Aggies, or just want to know if your coach is the next target, be sure to see what the proven team of insiders are saying at GigEm247, the 247Sports affiliate that covers Texas A&M. School officials have made their title expectations clear, so the options for the next coach are endless. Texas A&M will now turn their attention to a coaching search, with Bjork saying he hopes to make a hire by Dec. He never won more than nine games in any season, finishing with a 45-25 record (27-21 SEC). Athletic director Ross Bjork fired Fisher last week despite owing him more than $75 million. Texas A&M thought it had what it needed to contend for national championships, but head coach Jimbo Fisher failed to replicate his success at Florida State in six years with the Aggies.

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