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.

Father Knows Best: Shane Rink embraces Landon's Aggieland future

Football Recruiting ⋅ 10 hrs ago by Olin Buchanan

Like his father, Shane, 2025 Cy-Fair standout Landon Rink plays along the defensive line, but unlike his dad, the younger Rink is headed to Texas A&M despite his Longhorn legacy. Perhaps his greatest asset, Shane believes Landon's competitive spirit is what makes his son so special.

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TexAgs Rewind (5/7)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 15 hrs ago by TexAgs Radio

Tuesday's edition of the rewind featured the GO Hour with TexAgs columnist Olin Buchanan, John Nabors of Natty State Sports, Tara Henry of Softball America and former Texas A&M outfielder J.B. Moss.

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TexAgs Rewind (5/6)

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

Monday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with TexAgs columnist Olin Buchanan, Texas A&M head baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle, TexAgs baseball analyst Ryan Brauninger and TexAgs executive editor Billy Liucci.

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11:49

TexAgs Rewind (5/3)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 4 days ago by TexAgs Radio

Friday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with TexAgs columnist Olin Buchanan, The Baseball Bunch with Ryan Brauninger, Richard Zane and Scott Clendenin and TexAgs co-owner and executive editor Billy Liucci.

11:26

TexAgs Rewind (5/2)

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

Thursday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with TexAgs columnist Olin Buchanan, Texas A&M head baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle, former Texas A&M and NFL OL Richmond Webb and The Fan Show.

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TexAgs Rewind (5/1)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 6 days ago by TexAgs Radio

Wednesday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with TexAgs columnist Olin Buchanan, Houston Texans sideline analyst John Harris, Texas A&M softball head coach Trisha Ford and D1 Baseball's Kendall Rogers.

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Elko emphasizes community & fan involvement at first Coach's Night

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

On Monday night, Mike Elko sat down with fans and former Texas A&M football players at the Brazos County A&M Club for his first of six Coach's Nights around the state. Elko emphasized his community and fan involvement, while also taking questions from the audience.

Magic, Mania, Miracles: A&M's craziest moments in recent memory

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

Lopsided victories, narrow losses, performances both rare and common, but Texas A&M has experienced it all over the past few decades. Here are 10 of those defining moments — good and bad — embedded in Aggie lore and legend that fans for generations will recall.

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TexAgs Rewind (4/29)

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

Monday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with TexAgs columnist Olin Buchanan, Texas A&M head baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle, the "Voice of the Aggies," Andrew Monaco and TexAgs executive editor Billy Liucci.

Philadelphia Eagles select Ainias Smith in the fifth round, 152nd overall

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 10 days ago by Olin Buchanan

One of the most electric playmakers for Texas A&M in recent memory, Ainias Smith is moving to the next level after being selected by the Philadelphia Eagles as the 152nd overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Smith registered 180 receptions, 2,407 yards and 19 touchdowns in Aggieland.

New England Patriots select Layden Robinson in the fourth round, 103rd overall

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 10 days ago by Olin Buchanan

Layden Robinson, a three-year starter at right guard, was the latest Aggie to hear his name in Detroit as the New England Patriots selected the Manvel native in the fourth round. Robinson became a full-time starter in 2021 and stayed in the starting lineup for the rest of his career.

Cincinnati Bengals select McKinnley Jackson in the third round, 97th overall

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 11 days ago by Olin Buchanan

Joining a long list of Texas A&M defensive linemen selected in the NFL Draft, McKinnley Jackson was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals as the 97th overall pick in the third round. Jackson finishes his Aggie career with 91 tackles, 15.5 TFLs, 7.5 sacks and 12 QB pressures.

Green Bay Packers select Edgerrin Cooper in the second round, 45th overall

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 11 days ago by Olin Buchanan

Capping a memorable four-year career wearing Maroon & White with an All-American campaign in 2023, linebacker Edgerrin Cooper is taking his talents to the next level after being selected by the Green Bay Packers in the second round, 45th overall, in this year's NFL Draft.