Olin Buchanan

Olin joined TexAgs in July of 2012 as a columnist. He previously was a national college football writer for Rivals.com and Yahoo. A graduate of White Oak High School in East Texas, Olin worked at newspapers in Longview and Tyler before covering the Aggies for the Bryan-College Station Eagle from 1993-95. He also worked at the Austin American-Statesman for 11 years. He is a member of the Football Writers Association of America and a Heisman Trophy voter.

10:41

TexAgs Rewind (12/13)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 4 mo ago by TexAgs Live

Friday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with TexAgs columnist Olin Buchanan, TexAgs basketball correspondent John Pugliese, Texas A&M head baseball coach Michael Earley and TexAgs co-owner and executive editor Billy Liucci.

Elko closes curtains on 'circus' with major culture shift in Year 1

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 4 mo ago by Olin Buchanan

In his debut season, Mike Elko combed through the wreckage of the previous coaching staff and, despite a November free-fall, laid a promising foundation. Texas A&M may have come up frustratingly short in fulfilling its playoff aspirations, but at least it isn't a "circus" anymore.

10:16

TexAgs Rewind (12/12)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 4 mo ago by TexAgs Live

Thursday's edition of the rewind heard former Texas A&M QB Stephen McGee join the GO Hour, former Texas A&M basketball guard Logan Lee, FOX Sports Radio host Aaron Torres and TexAgs co-owner and executive editor Billy Liucci.

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11:45

Stephen McGee shares his perspective on A&M's regular season results

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 4 mo ago by David Nuño

After an 8-4 slate, Texas A&M has an opportunity to reach nine wins in the SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl against USC. Our QB1 Stephen McGee discusses where improvements need to be made on both sides of the ball, his thoughts on bowl games and much more.

10:15

TexAgs Rewind (12/11)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 4 mo ago by TexAgs Live

Wednesday's rewind heard The GO Hour with TexAgs columnist Olin Buchanan, Houston Texans sideline analyst John Harris, Recruiting Country with Ryan Brauninger and Pounding the Rock with Tap Bentz and Luke Evangelist.

Elko should keep gambling in Vegas in ways that increase A&M's odds

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 4 mo ago by Olin Buchanan

Texas A&M is just 7-for-17 on fourth-down conversions this season, but far too often, the play-calling in short-yardage situations has been predictable. With the Aggies headed to the Las Vegas Bowl, Mike Elko should keep gambling but do so in ways that increase his odds.

12:10

TexAgs Rewind (12/10)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 4 mo ago by TexAgs Live

Tuesday's edition of the rewind heard TexAgs basketball contributor Justin Lanham, former Aggie tight end Jace Sternberger, TexAgs co-owner and executive editor Billy Liucci and USC insider Connor Morrissette.

11:28

TexAgs Rewind (12/9)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 4 mo ago by TexAgs Live

Monday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with TexAgs columnist and Heisman Trophy voter Olin Buchanan, Tom Hart of the SEC Network, TexAgs co-owner Billy Liucci and Texas A&M head basketball coach Buzz Williams.

No. 22 A&M answers bell vs. Tech as Taylor leads crunch-time effort

Texas A&M Basketball ⋅ 4 mo ago by Olin Buchanan

No. 22 Texas A&M clung to a two-point lead over Texas Tech with less than four minutes to play. However, with Wade Taylor IV leading the way, the Aggies once again refused to blink in crunch time as A&M defeated the familiar foe in Fort Worth, 72-67.

No. 22 Ags ride three-game heater into neutral-site clash vs. Texas Tech

Texas A&M Basketball ⋅ 4 mo ago by Olin Buchanan

A former conference foe, Texas A&M and Texas Tech meet again in the 2024 USLBM Coast-to-Coast Challenge at Dickies Arena on Sunday. Bringing a three-game win streak into the contest, Buzz Williams' Aggies are set on avoiding offensive dry spells to get the job done.

10:24

TexAgs Rewind (12/6)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 4 mo ago by TexAgs Live

Friday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with TexAgs columnist Olin Buchanan, SEC Mike of "that SEC podcast", former Texas A&M defensive lineman Damontre Moore and Andrew Monaco in-studio.

10:10

TexAgs Rewind (12/5)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 4 mo ago by TexAgs Live

Thursday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with Olin Buchanan, former Texas A&M basketball guard Logan Lee, former Texas A&M wide receiver Ryan Swope, FOX Sports Radio host Aaron Torres.

'Man of my word': Bellville's DJ Sanders honors pledge, signs with A&M

Football Recruiting ⋅ 4 mo ago by Olin Buchanan

Bellville defensive lineman DJ Sanders committed to Texas A&M on Aug. 7, 2024, but rival programs never stopped calling the four-star prospect. The constant phone calls continued until the morning of Dec. 4, when Sanders officially signed with Mike Elko & Co.

25:38

No. 22 Aggies pull away in final minutes to fend off Demon Deacons

Texas A&M Basketball ⋅ 4 mo ago by Olin Buchanan

Wake Forest reclaimed the lead midway in the second period, but a 9-0 run enabled the No. 22 Aggies to separate themselves for good in a 57-44 victory Tuesday night. Though not overly impressive in the low-scoring affair, A&M managed to make the right plays at the right time.

'High energy' key for Texas A&M in SEC/ACC tilt against Wake Forest

Texas A&M Basketball ⋅ 4 mo ago by Olin Buchanan

Following a 2-1 showing at the Players Era Festival, No. 22 Texas A&M returns to Reed Arena Tuesday night for a SEC/ACC Challenge matchup with Wake Forest. The Aggies, playing their fourth game in seven days, hope high energy can power them through a quick turnaround.

34:57

Lunch with Liucci: Billy Liucci joins TexAgs Live (Monday, December 2)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 4 mo ago by Billy Liucci

TexAgs co-owner and executive editor Billy Liucci joined TexAgs Live on Monday morning as Texas A&M fell to Texas in the first iteration of the renewed rivalry, 17-7. Liucci reflected on Mike Elko's first year as the head man in Aggieland and much more.

11:42

TexAgs Rewind (12/2)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 4 mo ago by TexAgs Live

9:39

Looking back on Texas A&M's 2024 regular season with Jackie Sherrill

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 4 mo ago by David Nuño

After a disappointing result on Saturday, former head coach Jackie Sherrill joined TexAgs Live to look back on the Aggies' 8-4 campaign. Sherrill discussed the Aggies and Longhorns' clash at Kyle Field, in-game analytics and much more.

71:21

The Loochador Podcast: Inside a disheartening loss to the in-state rival

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 4 mo ago by Billy Liucci

With over 109,000 at Kyle Field, Texas A&M suffered a brutal 17-7 loss to arch-rival Texas after a 13-year hiatus of the rivalry. On this edition of the Loochador, Billy Liucci was joined by Olin Buchanan and Richard Zane as another forgetful November has come to a close.

Learned, Loved, Loathed: Texas 17, Texas A&M 7

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 4 mo ago by Olin Buchanan

Between a lack of creativity on offense and the defense's inability to stop the run, Texas A&M suffered a back-breaking 17-7 loss to arch-rival Texas on Saturday night at Kyle Field. Olin Buchanan shares what he learned, loved and loathed about the Aggies' performance.