Justin and Dan are back from Texas, and they decide to record a marathon episode of The Observer podcast to recap what they saw from Auburn’s 38-24 road win at Baylor and what else happened in Week 1 of college football season. Topics include:
the vibe shift that winning this game provided for Auburn football
Justin taking a small victory lap about his running game prediction
why Auburn thrived, for a change, at taking what Baylor’s defense gave it
Jackson Arnold’s decision-making and how the offense reflected his strengths
how the Tigers’ defensive front made a big impact in this game
the surprising struggles against defending Baylor’s passing attack
Rayshawn Pleasant’s instant impact at kick returner
why Amaris Williams really caught Dan’s eyes in Waco
a strong night for Auburn’s tight ends
how this might have been Connor Lew’s best game at Auburn
the perfect pairing of Damari Alston and Jeremiah Cobb at running back
the other areas to improve over the next two home games
GUS MALZAHN, IN HIS BAG
Alabama’s continued on-field downturn under Kalen DeBoer
Arch Madness and everyone needing to calm down
how Week 1 was all about running the dang ball, everywhere
keeping an eye on what happened at Kentucky and Texas A&M
Troy (yikes)! Rice (yay)! New Mexico (cool)! UCLA (oh no)!
Justin and Dan’s Texas travel recap
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