The Texas Aggies are going undefeated throughout the 2025 season. And if there’s just one word that pops up on all our social media, defining their grit, it is head coach Mike Elko’s ‘G.R.I.N.D’ philosophy. What is it about? Get to know more.

What Is the Texas A&M Grind?

The word grind in itself means sweating it out on the field. But Mike Elko’s program has incorporated that very philosophy, cementing it together with the Aggie land culture. The word is an acronym that stands for grit, relentless effort, integrity, living in the Now, and being dependable.

Ahead of the Texas matchup, Elko stressed these principles. Entering the Texas matchup undefeated, 11-0, Elko touched on his concept of G.R.I.N.D., hoping to move forward in the championship game.

“It’s going to force us to go 8-0 to

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