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Mike Elko Gets Candid on Texas A&M’s Biggest Issue After Miami Loss

Mike Elko Gets Candid on Texas A&M’s Biggest Issue After Miami Loss

Summary

Texas A&M lost to the Miami Hurricanes in the first round of the College Football Playoff. Mike Elko, the head coach of Texas A&M, said the team struggled to control the line of scrimmage and couldn't establish their running game. Elko believes the team needs to make improvements to compete for a national championship in the future.

Key Facts

  • Texas A&M played Miami in the first round of the College Football Playoff.
  • Miami won the game with a key touchdown by Malachi Toney.
  • Miami's Mark Fletcher Jr. had 172 rushing yards, including a significant 56-yard run.
  • Texas A&M's coach, Mike Elko, said the team struggled at the line of scrimmage.
  • Elko stated that the team became too predictable on offense.
  • Elko believes Texas A&M needs to improve to compete for national titles.
  • Quarterback Marcel Reed had 237 passing yards and 27 rushing yards for Texas A&M.
  • Elko began coaching Texas A&M last season after two years at Duke.

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