COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M announced that coach Mike Elko received a new six-year contract on Saturday, hours after the third-ranked Aggies mounted the biggest comeback in school history to remain undefeated.

Elko’s new deal replaces the six-year contract he signed when joining the Aggies before last season after Jimbo Fisher was fired. It runs from 2026-2031.

The Aggies trailed 30-3 at halftime before rallying to beat South Carolina 31-30 on Saturday to improve to 10-0 and 7-0 in Southeastern Conference play as they aim for their first appearance in the College Football Playoff. It’s their first 10-0 start since 1992.

“(Elko) has not only elevated our on-field performance over the last two seasons, but he has also begun building this program for a strong and sustainable fut

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