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.

Gasping Aggies look to exploit Jacksonville's porous 3-point defense

Texas A&M Basketball ⋅ 26 days ago by Olin Buchanan

With only three games remaining before Bucky McMillan & Co. begin SEC play, the Aggies look to regain their shooting touch as they return to Reed Arena for the final stretch and host Jacksonville on Sunday, with tipoff at 6 p.m. CT.

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TexAgs Rewind (12/12)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 28 days ago by TexAgs Live

Friday's edition of the rewind heard TexAgs columnist Olin Buchanan, Texas A&M head women's basketball coach Joni Taylor, That SEC Podcast host SEC Mike and TexAgs co-owner Billy Liucci.

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McGee & Swope highlight importance of championship-level QB play

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 29 days ago by David Nuño

Former Texas A&M quarterback Stephen McGee and all-time leading receiver Ryan Swope joined Thursday morning's edition of TexAgs Live to play buy, sell, hold with the best quarterbacks A&M has played this season ahead of next week's CFP game with Miami

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Cashius Howell validated and vindicated by postseason honors

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 29 days ago by Olin Buchanan

Doubt can cause an individual to question self-worth and lose confidence, but it can also fuel a quest for validation and vindication. Texas A&M defensive end Cashius Howell feasted on doubt like a predator on prey as he was named the SEC Defensive Player of the Year on Wednesday.

4:49

One-on-one with Lombardi Award finalist Cashius Howell

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 29 days ago by Olin Buchanan

The SEC's leader in sacks with 11.5, Texas A&M edge rusher Cashius Howell is among the four finalists for the Lombardi Award. Ahead of Wednesday night's ceremony, Olin Buchanan caught up with the SEC Defensive Player of the Year in Houston.

12:12

TexAgs Rewind (12/10)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 1 mo ago by TexAgs Live

Wednesday's edition of the rewind heard TexAgs columnist Olin Buchanan, former Texas A&M TE Max Wright, Miami insider Danny Enriquez and SEC Network host Peter Burns.

Elko channels Tony the Tiger when asked about Moss, Williams & Anderson

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 1 mo ago by Olin Buchanan

When asked about the status of Le'Veon Moss, Scooby Williams and Bryce Anderson this week, Mike Elko did his best Tony the Tiger impersonation: "They're grrrrreat." If any of them could play vs. Miami, it would be good for the Aggies, and if all three return to action, it would indeed be grrreat.

12:10

TexAgs Rewind (12/9)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 1 mo ago by TexAgs Live

Tuesday's edition of the rewind heard TexAgs columnist and Heisman Trophy voter Olin Buchanan, college football analyst Josh Pate, On3's J.D. PicKell and former Texas A&M defensive back Jordan Pugh.

Heightened focus required of Texas A&M given the urgency of CFP

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 1 mo ago by Olin Buchanan

Texas A&M's national title drought dates all the way back to 1939, but with their first appearance in the College Football Playoff, the No. 7 seed Aggies are just four wins away from reaching the promised land in over eight decades.

10:52

TexAgs Rewind (12/8)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 1 mo ago by TexAgs Live

Monday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with TexAgs columnist and Heisman Trophy voter Olin Buchanan, ESPN & SEC Network host Marty Smith, TexAgs co-owner and executive editor Billy Liucci and Texas A&M head basketball coach Bucky McMillan.

6:50

Carelessness derails second-half comeback as A&M falls in overtime

Texas A&M Basketball ⋅ 1 mo ago by Olin Buchanan

Trailing by as many as 15 points in the second half, Texas A&M rallied all the way back to take a four-point lead in the final minutes of regulation. However, late turnovers allowed SMU to tie the game, and the Mustangs ultimately prevailed in overtime, 93-80.

Texas A&M accomplishes 'step one' by being included in 12-team field

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 1 mo ago by Olin Buchanan

By making the 12-team College Football Playoff, Texas A&M has achieved "step one" along the path to winning its first national championship since 1939. However, Mike Elko was quick to remind his team that reaching the playoffs was never THE goal in mind.

A&M's College Football Playoff path to Miami begins against Miami

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 1 mo ago by Olin Buchanan

While the end goal is the national title game on Jan. 19 in Miami, Texas A&M must focus on its first-round opponent, which is ironically Miami. The No. 7 seed Aggies will meet the No. 10 seed Hurricanes on Saturday, Dec. 20, at Kyle Field in Bryan-College Station.

Texas A&M's third straight ACC tests comes vs. SMU in Arlington

Texas A&M Basketball ⋅ 1 mo ago by Olin Buchanan

Bucky McMillan's Aggies have won five straight games after picking up back-to-back victories over Florida State and Pittsburgh. On Sunday, Texas A&M will face a third consecutive ACC opponent as a neutral-site clash with SMU could serve as an NCAA Tournament resume booster.

11:24

TexAgs Rewind (12/5)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 1 mo ago by TexAgs Live

Friday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with TexAgs columnist Olin Buchanan, That SEC Podcast host SEC Mike, Texas A&M head football coach Mike Elko and TexAgs co-owner and executive editor Billy Liucci.

There is optimism that A&M can fix prevalent 'missed fits' vs. the run

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 1 mo ago by Olin Buchanan

For a Texas A&M run defense that has been pretty stout for much of the season, the Aggies' inability to prevent long runs again reared its ugly head against Texas. If Mike Elko & Co. can find fast improvement in this area, the Maroon & White might make a long run in the CFP.

10:12

TexAgs Rewind (12/4)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 1 mo ago by TexAgs Live

Thursday's edition of the rewind heard TexAgs columnist Olin Buchanan, former Texas A&M football players Stephen McGee & Ryan Swope, TexAgs basketball analyst Luke Evangelist and The Fan Show.

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McGee & Swope recap Texas A&M's 11-1 regular season ahead of CFP

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 1 mo ago by David Nuño

Friday's loss to Texas left the Aggies with many adjustments to be made before a potential playoff slate. Former Texas A&M quarterback Stephen McGee and all-time leading receiver Ryan Swope joined us on TexAgs Live to address how A&M can return to an elite style of play.

Legacy from Legacy: Mike Brown continues family's Aggie tradition

Football Recruiting ⋅ 1 mo ago by Olin Buchanan

On Wednesday, Texas A&M inked Houston Legacy wide receiver Mike Brown, the son of former A&M linebacker Reggie Brown. A 4.4 burner with a blue-collar motor, Mike heads to College Station ready to work, ready to grind and ready to continue his family tradition in Maroon.

5:48

Hot-and-cold Aggies outlast Pitt on the road in ACC-SEC Challenge, 81-73

Texas A&M Basketball ⋅ 1 mo ago by Olin Buchanan

Texas A&M basketball went on the road on Tuesday night, claiming an 81-73 victory over Pittsburgh in the ACC-SEC Men's Challenge. Rashaun Agee paced the Aggies in scoring with 21 points as the Maroon & White pulled away from the Panthers after conceding the lead in the second half.