The Auburn Observer

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Jordan Hill and Ben Wolk make their annual visit to the podcast to preview Auburn vs. Georgia in football with Justin and Dan. Topics for this subscribers-only show include: * why the guys think the point spread is what it is * Jordan and Ben’s breakdown of Georgia’s lack of a pass rush * Justin’s persistence abou...

It’s ‘bout that time. For the sixth straight year, we take the off week from Auburn football to do a subscribers-only podcast on Auburn basketball before the start of a new season — this time, the first one under Steven Pearl. Topics include: * Keyshawn Hall and Tahaad Pettiford deciding to stay on the Plains * why offense > defense so far for Auburn basketball * the Tigers wanting to turn back th...

Justin gets back from Texas A&M to break down Auburn football’s close but brutal-looking loss in College Station. Topics for this recap podcast include: * how this was a historically bad offensive performance from the Tigers * Hugh Freeze’s pregame comments about rushing not meaning anything in-game * the lack of offensive identity for Auburn, almost midway through Year 3 * Jackson Arnold’s strugg...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com 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’ inj...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com 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...

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 gam...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com 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: *...

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 Si...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin and Dan break down Auburn football’s first-ever matchup against South Alabama and take an SEC-centric tour of Week 3. Topics for this subscribers-only preview include: * Auburn breaking out the Stormtroopers for a home game * why it’s cool that Auburn scheduled South Alabama * a salute to Tre’ Williams * an...

Justin and Dan go through Auburn’s highs and lows from the 42-3 home opener win over Ball State in Week 2. Topics include: * ranking Ball State with other recent paycheck opponents for Auburn * how the Tigers’ defensive performance was still impressive * Sylvester Smith’s night of big hits and big plays * why Xavier Atkins has emerged as an early-season MVP for Auburn’s defense * Jeremiah Cobb’s e...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin and Dan look ahead to Week 2 of the college football season and Auburn’s home opener against Ball State. Topics for this subscribers-only preview include: * a look at Ball State’s quality compared to recent opponents * where the Cardinals struggled in Week 1 and where they might attack in Week 2 * why this...

It’s the third annual Auburn Grubserver podcast episode — but the inaugural awards show. Hundreds of Observer subscribers voted for their favorite restaurants in the Auburn/Opelika area in the following categories, with Justin and Dan guiding you through the selections: * Barbecue * Breakfast * Burgers * Chicken Fingers * Chinese * Fine(r) Dining * Ice Cream * Italian * Japanese * Korean * Mexican...

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 thri...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com We made it. Let’s talk about an actual football game happening this week. Justin and Dan are previewing Auburn-Baylor. Topics for this subscribers-only podcast include: * is Auburn’s defense going to be strong again? (we could find out early) * why it’s important to look at the context with Baylor’s offense from l...

Before Justin and Dan preview Auburn vs. Baylor later this week, they go deep on some aspects of the Tigers’ roster heading into the 2025 season. Topics for this episode include: * all the defensive “ORs” on the depth chart and what they mean * why that Dave Aranda quote makes more sense than some Auburn fans think * “believe it when you see it” when it comes to Auburn’s offense * Baylor’s defensi...

After Justin and Dan talk about the SEC’s move to a 3-6-6 scheduling format in football, Jay Busbee of Yahoo! Sports joins the show to discuss his new book, Iron in the Blood: How the Alabama vs. Auburn Rivalry Shaped the Soul of the South. Topics for this show include: * Justin’s victory lap for the 3-6-6 Mafia * Dan’s correct point about how this was the only way to go to nine games * a discussi...

Justin and Dan have plenty to talk about from a busy last few days for Auburn football both on and off the practice field. Topics for this episode include: * why Auburn is claiming those national championships right now * Cam Newton officially getting his jersey number retired * how Hugh Freeze’s three-quarterback comments shouldn’t be taken too seriously * the offensive line’s pass protection iss...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin and Dan return from interview sessions with Auburn’s defensive assistants and another busy practice viewing window with their thoughts on the Tigers, mainly on offense. Topics for this subscribers-only podcast include: * the rash of injury issues at receiver and how that affected Thursday’s practice * Jacks...

Justin and Dan share what they heard from Auburn’s offensive assistant coaches after the first scrimmage of preseason camp and another weekend of practices on the Plains. Topics for this episode include: * what we heard from Friday’s scrimmage * how Auburn’s offensive line has still got some work to do in one key area * why running the dang ball is important for an offense led by Jackson Arnold *...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Let’s talk some more Auburn football — along with some Auburn basketball. Justin and Dan discuss what they’ve seen so far in this second week of preseason camp and discuss the new SEC schedule for basketball. Topics for this podcast include: * juice, energy, effort, etc. and the Perry Thompson moment on Thursday *...

Justin and Dan share their thoughts on what they saw from a lengthy Saturday practice for Auburn football at Jordan-Hare Stadium before giving a firsthand report from the athletic department’s Under Armour sale on campus. Topics include: * Omar Mabson II, Durell Robinson and an interesting running back room * Jackson Arnold’s up-and-down day, along with the other quarterbacks * why the defense bea...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Football is back, y’all. Justin and Dan share what they saw and heard from the first two days of Auburn training camp. Topics for this podcast include: * how the Baylor game changes the format of camp * Auburn’s theme of “expectant” — or is it “expecting” * Malik Blocton and a defensive line that wants to go even...

Justin and Dan make one final tuneup before the start of preseason practices for Auburn football by going back and forth with their picks of who they think will break out for the Tigers this fall. Topics on this podcast include: * Champ Anthony and his return from injury * Amaris Williams and his much-needed reset after a tough freshman season * Keyron Crawford and the race to replace Jalen McLeod...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin and Dan share what they’re wanting to see the most out of Auburn football’s preseason camp, which starts next week. Topics for this subscribers-only podcast include: * early returns on the Grubserver Awards ballots * the Durell Robinson factor in the running back situation * why Jeremiah Cobb has the potent...

Justin and Dan are discussing freshmen, both current and past, for Auburn football heading into a make-or-break 2025 season. Topics for this episode include: * Auburn landing 4-star linebacker Jaquez Wilkes right before recording * the news that the Tigers will play Middle Tennessee State in 2027 * a look back at the freshmen who broke through for Auburn last season * the position groups that Just...