On Tuesday, the 2025 SEC Spring Meetings took place in Destin, Florida, where every conference head coach took questions from the media while previewing their rosters ahead of the 2025 season, which is less than 100 days away. Texas A&M coach Mike Elko, who enters his second season at the helm, entered the offseason with plenty of questions after the Aggies’ 1-4 finish in Year 1.
This offseason, Elko immediately utilized the transfer portal, adding 14 players, including NC State wide receiver KC Concepcion, while adding five veterans to the defensive line. Last season’s late struggles stemmed from starting quarterback Marcel Reed’s struggles in the pocket, while the secondary allowed too many explosive plays down the stretch.
Elko and his staff, which now includes former James Madison defensive coordinator Lyle Hemphill, are confident in the 2025 roster, despite a challenging schedule that includes an early road trip and a rematch against Notre Dame in Week 3. Elko had plenty to say regarding several topics on Tuesday afternoon. Here’s what he had to say.
Mike Elko on senior running back Le’Veon Moss’s health in 2025
“He’ll be 100 percent for sure for fall camp. When you go out there and watch him run he looks really good right now.”
Mike Elko on starting QB Marcel Reed’s progress this offseason
“I’m happy with strides he made in the throw game in the spring and I think that will continue in the summer.”
Mike Elko’s outlook for 2025 should excite Aggie fans
Are we better? Absolutely we’re a better team.”
Mike Elko on the challenges of waiting on the House Settlement regarding future NIL rules
“I couldn’t imagine a professional sports league going midway through their offseason and changing the salary cap rules. It appears that’s what we’re going to try to do.”
