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Episode 521: Pull the Lever (Texas A&M Preview)

Justin and Dan go long yet again in a podcast that doesn’t even have the typical weekly preview of the rest of college football. It’s been that busy. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include:* a tribute to the late Rudi Johnson* how Auburn is getting a second shot at a huge road win* Horatio Fields’ injury and what that means at wide receiver* why this Texas A&M matchup is better, on paper, than Oklahoma* what did the Tigers learn in the passing game from last week?* the need to #EstablishIt once more* who can Auburn trust to run the ball?* self-inflicted mistakes, from penalties to special teams miscues* Auburn’s secondary vs. another high-powered passing attack* Justin’s take on early-down defense against this A&M offense* Dan’s focus on the pass rush against Marcel Reed* could this be a monster Cam Coleman game?* Auburn’s next four SEC schedules, including an evil 2028* Steven Pearl’s introductory press conference on the Plains* the latest on the hoops roster through the first two days of practice* the guys’ ObservFours of tearjerking children’s movies* go watch The Emperor’s New Groove insteadThis is a premium podcast for Observer subscribers only. You can join by clicking the button below or going to this link.Follow Dan (@dnpck) and Justin (@JFergusonAU) on Twitter. Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

EMERGENCY POD: Bruce Pearl retires + Steven Pearl rises

There’s no more time to waste with a long description. We didn’t even put intro and outro music on this one. Justin and Dan discuss Bruce Pearl’s decision to step down as Auburn head coach and Steven Pearl’s promotion to the job on a permanent basis.This is a premium podcast for Observer subscribers only. You can join by clicking the button below or going to this link.Follow Dan (@dnpck) and Justin (@JFergusonAU) on Twitter. Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

Episode 520: One Battle After Another (Oklahoma Recap)

Justin returns from Oklahoma to discuss Auburn football’s SEC opener road loss with Dan. Topics for this recap podcast include:* why it’s impossible to talk about this game without discussing the officiating* the Tigers still having a chance to win — and a lot to correct — with those calls* the frustrating and familiar from this loss under Hugh Freeze* Auburn’s lack of a consistent running game after a hot start to the season* Jackson Arnold’s up-and-down return to Norman* how Oklahoma took away Arnold’s running and how the Tigers didn’t adapt to it* dividing up the responsibility for all those sacks* a day of struggle for the offensive line, especially with penalties* Auburn’s defense stepping up and giving a winning performance* all the major special teams miscues and how that’s a bad sign for the staff* Dan’s questions about some third-down decisions for Auburn’s offense* Cam Coleman’s explosive performance and how he could’ve gotten more involved* Eric Singleton’s target-heavy game and his overall efficiency through four games* a lightning round through the rest of Week 4 in college football, including some upset losses for big-name programs* an announcement about Observer stickers, which you can order starting MondayIf you’re receiving this free podcast episode and would like to upgrade to a paid subscription that gives you access to all stories and premium podcast episodes, subscribe using the button below or clicking this link.Follow Dan (@dnpck) and Justin (@JFergusonAU) on Twitter. Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

Episode 519: OK Corral (Oklahoma Preview)

NOTE: The first email with this podcast had an incorrect file. This is the full version.Justin and Dan break down Auburn football’s SEC opener at Oklahoma and what it might take for the Tigers to come out with an upset road win that they haven’t gotten in years. Topics for this subscribers-only preview include:* the stakes for Aubu… Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

Episode 518: Cover Act (South Alabama Recap)

Justin and Dan break down everything they saw and heard from Auburn football’s 31-15 homecoming win over South Alabama. Topics include:* the various issues for Auburn’s pass defense against South Alabama* where was the pass rush on Saturday?* how much the injuries and the youth played a part in the defensive effort* the dangerous passing attacks the Tigers will face to start SEC play* Eric Singleton Jr.’s continued hot start at wide receiver* why Auburn’s offense has been more about efficiency than explosiveness early* Dan’s thoughts on an improved power running game this season* Jeremiah Cobb continuing to shine in the absence of Damari Alston* Auburn’s pass protection answering the challenge from last week* Keyron Crawford’s interception, Jared Smith’s strip sack and a deepening front* Justin’s take on the special teams taking a step forward* a Week 3 tour around college football’s big games, including Georgia’s shootout win on Rocky Top and Texas A&M’s similar heist at Notre Dame* Dan’s ObservFour of covers that he likes better than the original songs* late breaking news of two firings in college footballIf you’re receiving this free podcast episode and would like to upgrade to a paid subscription that gives you access to all stories and premium podcast episodes, subscribe using the button below or clicking this link.Follow Dan (@dnpck) and Justin (@JFergusonAU) on Twitter. Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.