Mike Elko to Be Named Texas A&M Defensive Coordinator
New Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher is adding Mike Elko to his coaching staff as the team's defensive coordinator.
Per Billy Liucci of TexAgs and Bruce Feldman of Fox Sports, the Aggies are expected to hire Elko away from Notre Dame. Yahoo Sports' Pete Thamel reported Elko's three-year deal is worth $1.8 million per year.
Fighting Irish head coach Brian Kelly confirmed the news on Twitter.
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Texas A&M was pursuing LSU defensive coordinator Dave Aranda for the position, but he agreed to a new deal to stay with the Tigers on Wednesday.
Elko was hired at Notre Dame in December 2016. The Fighting Irish finished 31st in FBS with 21.5 points allowed per game in his first season with the program.
He spent the previous three years as defensive coordinator at Wake Forest. The Demon Deacons finished in the top 20 in turnovers forced, sacks and scoring defense during the 2016 season.
The Aggies will be looking to improve upon last season's 7-6 record. The defense finished 78th in yards allowed per game (408.5) and 87th in points allowed per game (30.7).
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