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Elijah Robinson expected to reunite with Elko and rejoin A&M's staff

December 21, 2025
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After two years at Syracuse, Elijah Robinson is expected to rejoin Texas A&M’s coaching staff under head man Mike Elko.

Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports was first to report the news, which was confirmed by TexAgs’ co-owner and executive editor Billy Liucci on X.

Robinson and Elko worked together while the latter was A&M’s defensive coordinator from 2018 to 2021.

During his previous stint in Aggieland, Robinson was A&M’s defensive line coach under Jimbo Fisher from 2018 through the 2023 season, having been elevated to co-defensive coordinator in 2023.

Additionally, he served as A&M’s interim head coach for the final three games of 2023, including the 2023 TaxAct Texas Bowl, following Fisher’s ouster. The Aggies were 1-2 under Robinson’s watch, with the lone victory coming over Abilene Christian.

On Dec. 3, 2023, Robinson accepted the defensive coordinator position at Syracuse under head coach Fran Brown.

However, Robinson’s Orange defense ranked 78th nationally in yards allowed per game (377.5) in 2024 before falling to 125th this season (427.7).

Earlier this month, Brown demoted Robinson to co-defensive coordinator and defensive line coach.

A native of Camden, New Jersey, Robinson began his coaching career at his alma mater, Penn State, as a graduate assistant in 2009. He stayed on Joe Paterno's staff until joining Matt Rhule at Temple to coach the defensive line in 2015.

When Rhule left Philadelphia for Baylor in 2017, Robinson went to Waco for a one-year stint to coach defensive linemen.

Fisher brought Robinson to Aggieland in 2018. Along with the late Terry Price, Robinson has coached many A&M standouts such as Justin Madubuike, DeMarvin Leal, Micheal Clemons, Bobby Brown, Jayden Peevy, McKinnley Jackson, Shemar Turner and many more.

Robinson has also established himself as an ace recruiter, assisting the Aggies in signing the highest-rated class of all time in 2022.

An official title for Robinson upon his return to Aggieland has yet to be announced.

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Elijah Robinson expected to reunite with Elko and rejoin A&M's staff

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5:45p, 12/21/25
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Welcome back Mr. Robinson.
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Heisenberg01
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5:55p, 12/21/25
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Great recruiter, good D Line coach, bad DC. As long as we aren't looking to promote him to DC at some point, I like this hire.
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6:09p, 12/21/25
Meh
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6:56p, 12/21/25
Huuuuuge.

We can't get pushed around on the DL like we did yesterday. This is a guy who gets
elite dts to take 600k instead of 800k.
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In reply to RONMEXICO7 • 7:20p, 12/21/25
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Huuuuuge.

We can't get pushed around on the DL like we did yesterday. This is a guy who gets
elite dts to take 600k instead of 800k.

Pushed around? The defense gave up 10 points. If our offense could do anything, you would be the first one praising how good the defense was. If you can't win with a defense only giving up 10 points at home, you do not have a defensive problem. Were they perfect? Absolutely not. But they don't need to be perfect. They were more than good enough
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Meh. Good recruiter but that doesn't matter much anymore.
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Jbob04 said:
Meh. Good recruiter but that doesn't matter much anymore.


You know who is the only recruiter that matters now? Yeah, that's right it's dollar bill and I ain't talking about our old AD!
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12:39a, 12/22/25
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Welcome back to Aggieland, Elijah Robinson!
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2:24a, 12/22/25
Awwwwww, hell yeah!

And here's to you, Mr. Robinson.
We'll welcome you way more than you will know.
Woah woah woah.

God bless you please, Mr. Robinson.
We wish to win a championship someday.
Hey hey hey.
Hey hey hey.
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I wonder how all those who trashed him on his way out to Syracuse feel about Elko and this choice.
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What is the status of Sean Spencer and TJE?
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In reply to AggieChamp2021 • 10:37a, 12/22/25
AggieChamp2021 said:
RONMEXICO7 said:
Huuuuuge.

We can't get pushed around on the DL like we did yesterday. This is a guy who gets
elite dts to take 600k instead of 800k.

Pushed around? The defense gave up 10 points. If our offense could do anything, you would be the first one praising how good the defense was. If you can't win with a defense only giving up 10 points at home, you do not have a defensive problem. Were they perfect? Absolutely not. But they don't need to be perfect. They were more than good enough

Rush defense matters. It all starts up front. Any defensive coach will tell ya that. TAMU needs bigger, stronger DL. Elko basically just said it to our faces by bringing ER back.

Check it out -

Rushing Yds/Game 2025:
1. Texas Tech 68.5 yds/game (Playoff Team)
2. Oklahoma 77.3 (Playoff Team)
3. Indiana 77.6 (Playoff Team)
4. Georgia 79.2 (Playoff Team)
5. Ohio State 84.5 (Playoff Team)
6. James Madison 85.1 (Playoff Team)
7. Miami (FL) 87.0 (Playoff Team)
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37. North Carolina 125.7
38. Washington State 130.6
39. Texas A&M 130.8 (Playoff Team)
40. Miami (OH) 131.0
41. Memphis 132.1

TAMU Big Games 2025:
Wisner Texas RB 155 yds (FYI - 186 yds in 2024)
Fletcher Miami RB 172 yds
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10:48a, 12/22/25
I like Elijah. He is good at his level. Not a good DC or HC.

Happy he is back.
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Thank you for being sane
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Bottlehead90 said:
What is the status of Sean Spencer and TJE?
Spencer to VaTech apparently
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Dr. Alister MacKenzie said:
Meh


You're an idiot
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Doesn't matter matter how good of a recruiter or a coach you are if you're at Syracuse football your stats are gonna suck. Welcome home, Coach Robinson.
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3:27p, 12/22/25

Elijah's first assignment should be to go get Mateen Ibirogba to replace Regis in the portal.
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In reply to infinity ag • 4:16p, 12/22/25
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infinity ag said:
I like Elijah. He is good at his level. Not a good DC or HC.

Happy he is back.


Man, this board is far more toxic than I ever imagined. I am absolutely stunned from all the continued negative Nancys. I must be missing something? Or maybe not.

Elijah is beloved by the players. Elijah has developed a lot of NFL talent. He is not simply a elite recruiter. And saying that recruiting is overvalued is CRAZY! Not all players just care about how many zeros. Personal relationships and mentoring do matter!! Stop the nonsense please.

He is a proven DL and LB coach. Very, very excited to have him back and in a position that is perfect for him, Elko and the program.
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Would be a great hire and addition, hopefully we keep TJE.

Need LB coach and a QB coach. Wiggins can coach WRs as well as be OC. DB Coach as well if he is leaving for KSU.

Jerrod Johnson would be a great QB coach hire, based on his resume alone, not just due to being a former Aggie player and alum.
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8:40a, 12/23/25
I had originally hoped Coach Robinson would stay at TAMU and not transfer to Syracuse. Glad to see him back.
"It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man," Psalm 118:8.

"In God we trust...all others pay cash!"
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The huge rushing yards by Miami came in the 4th quarter after Regis was injured and went out. D linemen that can clog up the LOS matter.
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In reply to drink32 • 8:20p, 12/23/25
drink32 said:

Elijah's first assignment should be to go get Mateen Ibirogba to replace Regis in the portal.

Regis is a RS senior. He was here for 5 years. He's going pro.
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In reply to dcg4403 • 10:30p, 12/23/25
dcg4403 said:
infinity ag said:
I like Elijah. He is good at his level. Not a good DC or HC.

Happy he is back.


Man, this board is far more toxic than I ever imagined. I am absolutely stunned from all the continued negative Nancys. I must be missing something? Or maybe not.

Nope! Many of us on here are not negative and downputting to our fellow Ags, but we are usually shouted down and considered irrelevant because we aren't always pulling the fire alarm.
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In reply to Jbob04 • 7:49a, 12/24/25
Jbob04 said:
Meh. Good recruiter but that doesn't matter much anymore.

"Much"
But it still matters. Lots of teams can pay just as much for high level talent. How do kids decide when the Ags, horns, LSU and Bama all are willing to offer them the same 500k? It's the other factors like development, facilities, game atmosphere, success in making the playoffs, and yes, academics that make the difference when that's the case. Those factors are the sell along with making players feel wanted and at home.
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