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Texas A&M Secures Top Coach Elko with $10M+ Contract
15 Nov
Summary
- Texas A&M extends 6-year, $10M+ annual deal to head coach Mike Elko
- Elko was considered for Penn State job but opted to remain with Aggies
- Elko's 17-5 record in 2 seasons has made him one of college football's top-paid coaches
As of November 15, 2025, Texas A&M has secured its head football coach Mike Elko with a lucrative new contract. The six-year deal is worth more than $10 million annually, a significant increase from his previous $7 million per year salary. This move cements Elko's status as one of the top-five highest-paid coaches in college football.
Elko, who has led the Aggies to a 17-5 record over the past two seasons, including a 9-0 start and a No. 3 national ranking this year, was considered a potential candidate for the Penn State job. However, the school's continued success, investment in the program, and future potential were too much for Elko to pass up, and he has decided to remain in College Station.
This news comes just two years after Texas A&M was close to hiring Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops, but the plan was ultimately abandoned due to fan backlash. The Aggies then turned to Elko, who had previously served as the team's defensive coordinator from 2018 to 2021, and the results have been overwhelmingly positive.
