Mike Elko Addresses Texas A&M Fans After Loss to Missouri

<p>Texas A&M's football team is currently 3-3 after a 27-6 loss to Missouri on October 7, 2026. Head coach Mike Elko addressed the situation during a postgame press conference, where he was asked about the fans who may be losing faith in the team.</p><p>Elko noted the distinction between the general fan base and social media commentary, stating, "There's a difference to me between the fan base and social media. So there's one group that I really don't care much about. Billy's cesspool can go be Billy's cesspool." He encouraged the loyal fans to stay supportive, saying, "Our fan base, stay with us, be behind us. We're going to build something that we told you we were going to build. So we're in a really bad spot right now, but we'll work our way out of it."</p><p>The reference to "Billy's cesspool" pertains to the TexAgs website, which is operated by executive editor Billy Liucci and is a prominent online community for Texas A&M fans, boasting over 350,000 followers on social media platforms and numerous paid subscribers.</p><p>Elko's comments have raised eyebrows, particularly given the team's disappointing performance and the challenges ahead, including upcoming games against Alabama, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas.</p>