Elijah Robinson was hired to be Syracuse’s new defensive coordinator over 2 weeks ago. However, he said not soon after that he will remain with Texas A&M as the Aggies’ interim head coach through the Aggies’ bowl game.

Robinson, who coached the Aggies’ D-line and served as Co-DC this past season before taking over as interim HC, told reporters on Tuesday that nothing has changed from that original sentiment, saying it’s important to him that he stays through the game. Robinson noted that he’s still keeping up with his duties at Syracuse when the Aggies were not out practicing.

Elijah Robinson: “My commitment was to see these guys through for the bowl game.”

“It was important that I finished through the bowl game. There were days where we weren’t practicing that I was out recruiting (for Syracuse).”

— TexAgs (@TexAgs) December 19, 2023

Some fans were not thrilled to hear that Robinson will be staying on and still actively recruiting for the Orange, as Syracuse is currently a top target for former Aggie Fadil Diggs, who is currently in the transfer portal.

Here’s all Robinson said Tuesday regarding Diggs:

Elijah Robinson: “(Shemar) Stewart has been practicing. Shemar (Turner) has been at practice. Fadil (Diggs) has not been practicing.”

— TexAgs (@TexAgs) December 19, 2023

The Texas Bowl between Texas A&M and No. 20 Oklahoma State is set for Dec. 27 at 9 p.m. on ESPN.

Ethan Stone

Ethan Stone is a Tennessee graduate and loves all things college football and college basketball. Firm believer in fouling while up 3.