After a 16-9 coaching stint at Duke and years of coordinating experience at Notre Dame and the Aggies, Mike Elko perfectly showed why he became a no-brainer choice to replace Jimbo Fisher. Now, that level of success also draws connections to high-profile jobs like Penn State, making it his dream destination. But just when everyone thought Elko was looking for a better place, the Aggies put those rumors to bed.

Born in New Jersey, Elko played at Penn from 1995 to 1998, making him a viable option. Yes, just playing at Penn won’t land him the job. For that, his record answers your questions. But Elko is not looking for a change. Aggies alum Leon O’Neal Jr . is pointing straight at it, saying, X: “Y’all gotta stop all the negative press. ELKO LOVE A&M, and he also loves the resources here.

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