Olin Buchanan

Columnist

Olin joined TexAgs in July of 2012 as a columnist. He previously was a national college football writer for Rivals.com and Yahoo. A graduate of White Oak High School in East Texas, Olin worked at newspapers in Longview and Tyler before covering the Aggies for the Bryan-College Station Eagle from 1993-95. He also worked at the Austin American-Statesman for 11 years. He is a member of the Football Writers Association of America and a Heisman Trophy voter.

11:05

TexAgs Rewind (8/1)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 1 day ago by TexAgs Live

Friday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with TexAgs columnist Olin Buchanan, Yahoo Sports' Jason Fitz and TexAgs co-owner and executive editor Billy Liucci.

Snippets from Day 2 of Texas A&M's fall practices

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 1 day ago by Olin Buchanan

For a second consecutive day, the Fightin' Texas Aggies were back on the practice field as the Maroon & White held its second Fall Camp workout on Thursday. Following the portion of practice open to the media, Olin Buchanan discusses his key observations from the availability.

11:42

TexAgs Rewind (7/31)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 2 days ago by TexAgs Live

Thursday's edition of the rewind heard college football analyst David Pollack, former Texas A&M quarterback Stephen McGee, college football analyst and Heisman Trophy voter Phil Steele and FOX Sports Radio host Aaron Torres.

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Concepcion's addi-cion could take A&M's offense to a new dimen-cion

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 2 days ago by Olin Buchanan

Whether lined up inside, outside, in the backfield or in the wildcat, wide receiver KC Concepcion poses a threat for opposing defenses. The transfer from NC State figures to provide a much-needed explosive element to Texas A&M's offense this fall.

10:52

McGee highlights the importance of playmakers in receiving corps

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 2 days ago by David Nuño

On Thursday's edition of TexAgs Live, former Texas A&M quarterback Stephen McGee provided early thoughts on the Maroon & White's offense as fall camp kicks off. Our QB1 added his thoughts on transfer receiver Mario Craver and much more.

5:14

25 Players in 25 Days: #17 Mario Craver

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 2 days ago by Olin Buchanan

As a true freshman at Mississippi State, the speedy Mario Craver grabbed 17 passes for 368 yards and three touchdowns before transferring to Texas A&M in the winter. Now in Aggieland, Craver projects to be a key fixture of a re-tooled receiving corps.

12:20

David Pollack overviews the increasing 'parity' in college football

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 2 days ago by David Nuño

College football analyst and former Georgia LB David Pollack joined us on Thursday's edition of TexAgs Live to discuss the current state of college football as NIL and the transfer portal increase roster changes and decrease the number of undefeated seasons across leagues.

Snippets from Day 1 of Texas A&M's fall practices

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 2 days ago by Olin Buchanan

On Wednesday evening, the Aggies opened their fall camp ahead of the 2025 season. Following the portion of practice open to the media, Olin Buchanan discusses his key observations from the availability.

7:24

TexAgs Rewind (7/30)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 3 days ago by TexAgs Live

Wednesday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with TexAgs columnist Olin Buchanan, Ralph Russo of The Athletic, former Texas A&M QB Mark Farris and The Voice of the Aggies Andrew Monaco.

4:17

25 Players in 25 Days: #18 Rylan Kennedy

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 3 days ago by Olin Buchanan

After accounting for just 1.5 sacks and two TFLs in 2024, defensive lineman Rylan Kennedy enters his junior year with lofty expectations and big shoes to fill. Potentially a key piece to Texas A&M's defense this fall, Kennedy comes in at No. 18 on our 25 Players in 25 Days list.

Finishing remains the emphasis in Aggieland as fall camp gets started

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 3 days ago by Olin Buchanan

Last season, Texas A&M failed to finish too many times and slumped to an 8-5 record after starting the year 7-1 and reaching the AP poll's top 10. Now entering Mike Elko's second year at the helm in College Station, the Aggies have a clear emphasis in 2025: Finish.

11:38

TexAgs Rewind (7/29)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 3 days ago by TexAgs Live

Tuesday's edition of the rewind heard TexAgs columnist and Heisman Trophy voter Olin Buchanan, ProFootballTalk.com's Charean Williams, college football analyst Josh Pate and UTSA insider Jared Kalmus.

5:20

25 Players in 25 Days: #19 Dametrious Crownover

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 4 days ago by Olin Buchanan

Starting every game at right tackle a year ago, Dametrious Crownover brings another veteran presence to an experienced offensive line. With a big role to pave the way for A&M's rushing attack in 2025, Crownover sits at No. 19 in our 25 Players in 25 Days series.

9:30

TexAgs Rewind (7/28)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 5 days ago by TexAgs Live

Monday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with TexAgs columnist and Heisman Trophy voter Olin Buchanan, Front Office Sports business reporter Amanda Christovich, former Texas A&M DB Toney Hurd Jr. and TexAgs co-owner and executive editor Billy Liucci.

10:54

TexAgs Rewind (7/25)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 8 days ago by TexAgs Live

Friday's edition of the rewind heard TexAgs columnist Olin Buchanan, ESPN football analyst Aaron Murray and TexAgs executive editor Billy Liucci.

Reed's self-preservation key for A&M to break out of its eight-win rut

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 8 days ago by Olin Buchanan

Since joining the Southeastern Conference in 2012, Texas A&M has averaged eight victories a year. Six times in the last 11 years, the Aggies have settled for eight-win seasons. Self-preservation and better passing could be the key to A&M breaking out of its eight-win rut.

10:45

TexAgs Rewind (7/24)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 9 days ago by TexAgs Live

Thursday's edition of the rewind heard former Texas A&M quarterback Stephen McGee join the GO Hour, College Football Focus writer Michael Wachsman, FOX Sports Radio host Aaron Torres and The Fan Show.

13:30

Stephen McGee analyzes strengths, weaknesses in Marcel Reed's game

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 9 days ago by David Nuño

On Thursday's edition of TexAgs Live, former Texas A&M quarterback Stephen McGee joined us in-studio to talk all things Marcel Reed. McGee breaks down QB1's strengths and weaknesses, focusing on what the Aggies need to improve while facing a tough SEC schedule.

3:42

25 Players in 25 Days: #22 Bryce Anderson

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 9 days ago by Olin Buchanan

With 35 games of collegiate experience under his belt, Bryce Anderson brings a veteran presence to a loaded backfield. Aiming to take strides at safety in a Mike Elko-led defense, Anderson sits at #22 on our 25 Players in 25 Days countdown.

8:32

TexAgs Rewind (7/23)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 10 days ago by TexAgs Live

Wednesday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with TexAgs columnist Olin Buchanan, former Texas A&M QB Trevor Knight, Recruiting Country with Jason Howell and Caroline Fenton of Yahoo Sports.