Mike Elko
Head coach
Third season. Built his reputation as a defensive coordinator, including at Texas A&M under Jimbo Fisher, before returning as head coach.
SEC · College Station, Texas
Texas A&M Football Coaching Staff 2026
Head coach and coordinators
2026 record3-2
Coaching staff
TAMU coaches
Mike Elko's third season, with both coordinator posts changing hands after Collin Klein and Jay Bateman left for jobs elsewhere.
Leadership
Offense
Holmon Wiggins
Offensive coordinator
Third season on staff, promoted from co-offensive coordinator after Collin Klein left for the Kansas State head job.
Joey Lynch
Quarterbacks
Elevated from senior offensive analyst in January 2026, with nine years of FBS coordinator experience.
Defense
Lyle Hemphill
Defensive coordinator
First season, after Jay Bateman left for Kentucky.
Elijah Robinson
Co-defensive coordinator
Second season.
Travis Williams
Associate head coach for defense / Linebackers
Joined in January 2026 after three seasons as Arkansas defensive coordinator.
Staff details reflect the 2026 season as announced by the program and the SEC. Rosters move through the transfer portal year-round, so check the official program site for the definitive list.
Staff coverage
Texas A&M listed coaching roles
This profile lists 6 staff members for Texas A&M. Responsibilities are grouped as follows: Defense: 3; Leadership: 1; Offense: 2.
Titles describe the published staff listing. They do not establish who calls plays or whether every support role is included.
FAQ
Texas A&M football coaching staff FAQs
Who is the head coach of Texas A&M?
Mike Elko is listed as head coach in the team profile reviewed on 2026-09-01.
Does this page list the entire football staff?
It contains 6 published staff entries. Recruiting, operations and other support roles may not be included; the page does not claim a complete staff directory.
Which coordinators did Texas A&M lose?
Both of them. Offensive coordinator Collin Klein was hired as head coach at Kansas State on December 4, and defensive coordinator Jay Bateman left to take the same role at Kentucky a week later. Several assistants followed Klein to Manhattan as well.
Who are Texas A&M's coordinators in 2026?
Mike Elko promoted from within rather than hiring from outside. Holmon Wiggins moved up from co-offensive coordinator and Lyle Hemphill was promoted from assistant defensive coach. Elijah Robinson also returned to the programme as co-defensive coordinator and defensive line coach.
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