Olin Buchanan

Columnist

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.

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SECMD Lookback, Day 3: Comments from DeBoer, Lebby, Napier & Venables

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 5 mo ago by David Nuño

On Wednesday, Kalen DeBoer, Jeff Lebby, Billy Napier and Brent Venables made the rounds at SEC Media Days in Atlanta. Now past the midway point, David Nuño and Olin Buchanan provide a recap of Day 3's biggest storylines from inside the College Football Hall of Fame.

Tomorrow's Questions Today: Things to ask on Wednesday at SECMD25

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 5 mo ago by Richard Zane

On Wednesday, the representatives from Alabama, Mississippi State, Florida and Oklahoma will make the rounds on the third day of 2025 SEC Media Days. Here are some questions that the Tide, Bulldogs, Gators and Sooners might face on Day 3 in Atlanta.

TexAgs ATL Takeaways, Day 2: Taaffe's tie, the Saban rumor & more

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 5 mo ago by Richard Zane

After a breakfast of Apple Jacks, Georgia, Auburn, Tennessee and Texas took the stage at SEC Media Days. The highlights included Michael Taaffe's tie that honored the Camp Mystic victims and a very memorable (yet poorly timed) playing of the Aggie War Hymn.

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SECMD25 Notebook: Highlights from the Bulldogs, Tigers, Vols & Horns

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 5 mo ago by Olin Buchanan

Georgia, Auburn, Tennessee and Texas took their turns at the podium on Tuesday as SEC Media Days continues, and Olin Buchanan recaps the biggest storylines from all four schools' head coaches and player representatives from the College Football Hall of Fame.

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SECMD Lookback, Day 2: Smart, Freeze, Heupel & Sarkisian speak on Tuesday

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 5 mo ago by David Nuño

Tuesday's slate at SEC Media Days featured Kirby Smart, Hugh Freeze, Josh Heupel and Steve Sarkisian as the week rolls along in Atlanta. Following Day 2, David Nuño and Olin Buchanan provide a recap of the day's biggest storylines from the College Football Hall of Fame.

Kirby Smart offers a smart man's approach to building a top-end roster

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 5 mo ago by Olin Buchanan

In today's CFB, a player who is unwilling to meet the demands of a coach's tough demands can find big money elsewhere. However, Kirby Smart has been able to remain demanding of results by emphasizing the importance of relationships in retaining top players at Georgia.

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From Digital Drive, Day 2: Tony Barnhart, Jonathan Hutton, Sam Acho & more

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 5 mo ago by David Nuño

Tuesday morning's edition of TexAgs Live emanated from the Omni Atlanta Hotel, the site of 2025 SEC Media Days. Today's special guests included Tony Barnhart, Brooks Austin, Jacob Goins, Jonathan Hutton, Chad Withrow, Cousin Shane and Sam Acho.

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TexAgs Rewind (7/15)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 5 mo ago by TexAgs Live

Tuesday's edition of the Rewind heard Mr. College Football Tony Barnhart, SEC Network's Laura Rutledge, Outkick's Jonathan Hutton and Chad Withrow and "That SEC Podcast" host Cousin Shane.

Tomorrow's Questions Today: Things to ask on Tuesday at SECMD25

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 6 mo ago by Richard Zane

On Tuesday, Georgia, Auburn, Tennessee and Texas will step into the spotlight on the second day of 2025 SEC Media Days in Atlanta at the College Football Hall of Fame. Here's a handful of questions that might come up on Day 2 in Hotlanta.

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SECMD Lookback, Day 1: Kelly, Beamer, Kiffin & Lea kickoff the week

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 6 mo ago by David Nuño

Day 1 of the 2025 edition of SEC Media Days is officially in the books as Greg Sankey, Brian Kelly, Shane Beamer, Lane Kiffin and Clark Lea each had their time at the podium in Atlanta. David Nuño and Olin Buchanan recapped the biggest storylines to emerge on Monday.

SECMD25 Notebook: Tigers, Gamecocks, Rebs & 'Dores tackle Monday

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 6 mo ago by Olin Buchanan

LSU, South Carolina, Ole Miss and Vanderbilt kicked off SEC Media Days 2025 at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta. Olin Buchanan recaps the biggest news from all four schools' head coaches and player representatives.

'Good' not good enough in Kelly's fourth year guiding the LSU Tigers

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 6 mo ago by Olin Buchanan

Even with 38 wins over three seasons, there have been no championships and no playoff appearances for LSU under head coach Brian Kelly. During Monday's SEC Media Days, Kelly addressed the Tigers' goal to win the national championship and improve on vulnerabilities.

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TexAgs Rewind (7/14)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 6 mo ago by TexAgs Live

Monday's edition of the Rewind heard college football analyst Josh Pate, That SEC Podcast host SEC Mike, Crain & Company podcast host Jake Crain and Outkick's Trey Wallace.

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College football analyst Josh Pate joins TexAgs Live at SEC Media Days

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 6 mo ago by David Nuño

On Monday's edition of TexAgs Live, college football analyst Josh Pate joined us at the Omni Atlanta Hotel, the site of the 2025 SEC Media Days. Pate discussed what is expected from many SEC head coaches, who could be on the hot seat and much more.

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Setting the Scene: SECMD25 officially kicks off on Monday morning

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 6 mo ago by David Nuño

SEC Media Days kicks off in Atlanta on Monday, but Mike Elko and the Aggies won't take the stage until Thursday. Before the festivities get underway, David Nuño and Olin Buchanan preview what to expect as representatives from all 16 SEC teams make their way to the ATL.

Ready for more coach-speak? SEC Media Days begin on Monday in ATL

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 6 mo ago by Olin Buchanan

From Monday to Thursday of next week, all 16 SEC head football coaches (and several players) will take the podium at the 2025 edition of SEC Media Days. For TexAgs columnist Olin Buchanan, it will be his 19th consecutive trip to what he considers a four-day bore.

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TexAgs Rewind (7/11)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 6 mo ago by TexAgs Live

Friday's edition of the Rewind heard TexAgs columnist Olin Buchanan, Former A&M QB Conner McQueen, The Voice of the Aggies Andrew Monaco and TexAgs co-owner Billy Liucci.

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TexAgs Rewind (7/10)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 6 mo ago by TexAgs Live

Thursday's edition of the rewind heard TexAgs columnist Olin Buchanan join Luke Evangelist and Matthew Dawson, former Texas A&M 12th Man Cullen Gillaspia, FOX Sports Radio host Aaron Torres and TexAgs recruiting analyst Ryan Brauninger.

Avoid grudges: Elko piecing together a highly-rated 2026 recruiting class

Football Recruiting ⋅ 6 mo ago by Olin Buchanan

When Texas A&M signed the nation's top-ranked recruiting class in 2022, some college football analysts were outraged and made claims of nefarious doings in Aggieland. Currently, Mike Elko is poised to potentially correct those naysayers by signing a highly rated 2026 class.

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TexAgs Rewind (7/9)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 6 mo ago by TexAgs Live

Wednesday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with TexAgs columnist Olin Buchanan, former Texas A&M DE Chris Harrington, Kendall Rogers of D1Baseball and Recruiting Country with Jason Howell.