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Texas A&M, Mike Elko Near Six-Year Extension Worth More Than $11 Million Annually

The raise would place Elko in the sport’s top salary tier to help keep suitors at bay during a volatile coaching cycle.

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Oct 18, 2025; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies head coach Mike Elko prior to the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Multiple outlets report Texas A&M is finalizing a six-year deal with Mike Elko that would move him into the nation’s highest-paid coaching ranks.
  • ESPN reports the agreement is expected to average more than $11 million per season, with Yahoo Sports credited as first to report the pending extension.
  • Local reporting from TexAgs cites terms of $11.5 million annually through 2031, though full contract details have not been released.
  • The move follows Elko’s rapid on-field results at A&M, including a 9-0 start and a No. 3 CFP ranking this season, and a 17-5 record overall.
  • The extension is positioned as a retention play during an active carousel, with CBS Sports noting an announcement could come as soon as Saturday.