TAMU Aggies football coach Mike Elko achieved the first 8-0 season in year two at College Station following a 49-25 win over the LSU Tigers in Death Valley under the lights. As CBS Sports’ David Cobb believes the win made the Aggies a legitimate title contender.

Mike Elko shared his thoughts on Texas A&M's historic run, and his message reveals what he wants everyone to focus on.

Texas A&M football captured its eighth win of the season Saturday. The victory had some positives, but also many areas to improve for the undefeated Aggies.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/tamu as Here's Why Mike Elko Believes The Texas A&M Defense Is Set Up For Success vs LSU. The Texas A&M Aggies have an opportunity to make history on Saturday when they make the trip to Baton Rouge to play the LSU Tigers in the fabled Tiger Stadium.

Mike Elko could have to decide on his college football coaching future soon if Texas A&M beats LSU on Saturday night.

Elko discusses the Aggies' big win over the Tigers in Death Valley and shouts out Texas A&M fans for showing up big in a hostile environment.

The Aggies are smoking hot and have advanced to an impressive 8-0 record, something the team has not seen since the 1992 season under legendary coach RC Slocum, where the team posted a perfect 12-0 mark and peaked at No. 6 on the AP Poll.

The No. 3 Texas A&M Aggies, led by quarterback Marcel Reed, face the No. 20 LSU Tigers, led by quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

We have bigger aspirations for where we can go than anybody else,” Mike Elko said. “As we win, I think other people will catch up.”