History of Mike Elko in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: November 16, 2025

Mike Elko is an American college football coach currently serving as the head coach at Texas A&M University, a role he assumed in 2024. Prior to this, he was the head coach at Duke for two seasons (2022-2023). Elko also has experience as the defensive coordinator at Texas A&M from 2018 to 2021. His career has been marked by success in defensive strategy and leadership in collegiate football programs.

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July 28, 1977: Michael Elko Born

On July 28, 1977, Michael Elko was born. He is now an American college football coach and currently holds the head football coach position at Texas A&M University.

1992: Aggies Record

As of Week 10, Elko has led the Aggies to an 9-0 record so far—their first time doing such since 1992. Additionally, the Aggies were ranked third in the most recent Associated Press Top 25 poll, their highest ranking in 30 years.

1994: Top Quarterback Recognition

In 1994, Michael Elko was recognized by the coaches of the Greater Middlesex Conference as the league's top quarterback while playing for South Brunswick High School.

1995: Graduation from High School

In 1995, Michael Elko graduated from South Brunswick High School, where he played baseball, basketball, and football.

1998: Ivy League Championship

In 1998, Michael Elko graduated from the University of Pennsylvania where he played for the Penn Quakers football team that won the Ivy League championship.

2012: Inducted into Athletic Hall of Fame

In 2012, Michael Elko was inducted into South Brunswick High School's athletic hall of fame.

December 20, 2016: Defensive Coordinator at Notre Dame

On December 20, 2016, Elko was announced as the new defensive coordinator at Notre Dame Fighting Irish football.

2016: Wake Forest Defense Ranking

During the 2016 season, Elko's Wake Forest defense ranked in the top 20 for NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) in defensive touchdowns scored, turnovers, red zone defense, sacks, and scoring defense.

January 4, 2018: Defensive Coordinator at Texas A&M

On January 4, 2018, Elko was hired by Jimbo Fisher as the defensive coordinator at Texas A&M inking a three-year deal averaging $1.8M/year.

December 13, 2021: Head Coach at Duke

On December 13, 2021, Elko was announced as head coach at Duke. In his first season, the Blue Devils went 9–4 with a win in the Military Bowl.

November 27, 2023: Head Coach at Texas A&M University

On November 27, 2023, Elko was named head coach at Texas A&M University. In his first season, Elko led the Aggies to a 5-0 starting conference record. The Aggies went 1-4 in their final five games and finished the season 8–5.