Mike Elko is in his third season as Texas A&M head coach, while Steve Sarkisian is in his sixth season as Texas head coach. Elko was previously Duke head coach from 2022-23. Sarkisian previously served as head coach at Washington from 2009-13 and USC from 2014-15.
Which coach has a better record, more wins, and more championships at their current school and over their careers?
Head-To-Head Record
Elko and Sarkisian have faced each other twice as head coaches. Sarkisian and Texas won both matchups in 2024 (17-7) and 2025 (27-17).
Career Win-Loss Analysis
Mike Elko is 19-7 (.731) at Texas A&M and 35-16 (.686) overall. Steve Sarkisian has more career wins as a head coach. Sarkisian is 48-20 (.706) at Texas and 94-55 (.631) overall.
Elko led Texas A&M to 11 wins (11-2), including 7-1 in the SEC. Sarkisian led Texas to 10 wins (10-3) last year, including 6-2 in the SEC.
Annual Record Breakdown & Winning Percentages
| YEAR | ELKO | SARKISIAN |
| 2025 | 11-2 (.846) | 10-3 (.769) |
| 2024 | 8-5 (.615) | 13-3 (.813) |
| 2023 | 7-2 (.583) | 12-2 (.857) |
| 2022 | 9-4 (.692) | 8-5 (.615) |
| 2021 | – | 5-7 (.417) |
| 2020 | – | – |
| 2019 | – | – |
| 2018 | – | – |
| 2017 | – | – |
| 2016 | – | – |
| 2015 | – | 3-2 (.600) |
| 2014 | – | 9-4 (.692) |
| 2013 | – | 8-4 (.667) |
| 2012 | – | 7-6 (.538) |
| 2011 | – | 7-6 (.538) |
| 2010 | – | 7-6 (.538) |
| 2009 | – | 5-7 (.417) |
Postseason & Championship Results
Elko has one bowl win, zero conference championships, and zero national championships in his career.
Sarkisian has five bowl wins, one conference championship, and zero national championships in his head coaching career.
Recruiting Rankings: Elko vs. Sarkisian
Here’s the year-by-year team recruiting rankings (247Sports) for each coach:
| YEAR | ELKO | SARKISIAN |
| 2026 | 10th | 7th |
| 2025 | 9th | 1st |
| 2024 | 19th | 6th |
| 2023 | 56th (Duke) | 3rd |
| 2022 | 53rd (Duke) | 5th |
| 2021 | – | 15th |
| 2020 | – | – |
| 2019 | – | – |
| 2018 | – | – |
| 2017 | – | – |
| 2016 | – | – |
| 2015 | – | 2nd (USC) |
| 2014 | – | 10th (USC) |
| 2013 | – | 18th (Washington) |
| 2012 | – | 24th (Washington) |
| 2011 | – | 24th (Washington) |
| 2010 | – | 19th (Washington) |
| 2009 | – | 75th (Washington) |
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