BREAKING NEWS: Jimbo Fisher Sends Message to Mike Elko Following Texas A&M Departure
In a surprising and emotional development, former Texas A&M Aggies head football coach Jimbo Fisher has reemerged in the college football spotlight—this time not from the sidelines, but from behind a microphone. Now a contributor with SiriusXM College Sports Radio, Fisher broke his recent silence on the state of the Aggies program and directed a heartfelt, candid message to his successor, current head coach Mike Elko.
Fisher, who served as head coach at Texas A&M from 2018 to 2023, was let go after a turbulent tenure marked by high expectations, massive recruiting wins, but inconsistent on-field results. Despite his departure, Fisher’s influence on the program remains palpable. Many of the players currently on the Aggies’ roster were recruited and developed under his watch, and his deep ties to the program clearly haven’t faded.
In a segment aired Thursday morning on SiriusXM, Fisher addressed Mike Elko directly. “Mike, you’ve got a hell of a team down there in College Station,” he said. “Take care of those boys. I know how hard they’ve worked, and I know how much they believe in that uniform. I’m rooting for you, and I’m rooting for them.”
Fisher’s message was more than a perfunctory gesture—it was a rare display of grace in the highly competitive world of college football, where coaching transitions are often riddled with tension and silence. Notably, Fisher and Elko had worked together before; Elko was Fisher’s defensive coordinator at Texas A&M from 2018 to 2021 before leaving to take the head coaching job at Duke. The two reportedly maintained a strong professional relationship, and Fisher’s message suggests there is no animosity over the coaching change.
Elko, for his part, has embraced the challenge of restoring Texas A&M to national relevance. Since taking over, he’s emphasized culture, discipline, and consistent play—areas critics often cited as lacking under Fisher’s leadership, despite the team’s talent.
Reaction to Fisher’s message has been largely positive across the Aggies fanbase and college football media. Many praised his maturity and loyalty to the players he once coached, while others saw it as a rare, classy moment in a sport too often driven by ego and controversy. On social media, former players and fans alike expressed appreciation for the gesture, with one former player tweeting, “Coach Fisher didn’t have to say anything, but that shows his heart. Respect.”
Though Fisher may no longer call plays on Saturday afternoons, his voice still matters in college football. Now with SiriusXM, he brings years of experience, insight, and charisma to the airwaves. Whether you agreed with his coaching style or not, there’s no denying his enduring impact on Texas A&M’s program.
As the 2025 college football season approaches, the Aggies will look to turn the page under Elko. But with Jimbo Fisher cheering from afar, the legacy of leadership, however complex, lives on in College Station.
