Justin and Dan recap Auburn football putting together a mostly complete performance in a win over Mercer before turning their attention to Auburn basketball’s first two games at the Players Era Festival. Topics for this episode include:

* the improved vibes heading into the Iron Bowl

* Deuce Knight putting on a show in his first career start

* again, what was Hugh Freeze doing on offense? Derrick Nix figured it out

* Auburn’s pass defense struggling early — and why that’s a problem

* Cam Coleman’s latest touchdown and his value to the program moving forward

* Keldric Faulk’s early absence and the surprising lack of running back production

* the format of the Players Era Festival, which is pretty out there

* Keyshawn Hall’s injury status

* how Oregon has one of the tallest and most talented rosters you’ll find in Vegas

* the matchup between KeShawn Murphy and Nate Bittle

* Justin’s thoughts on where Auburn’s defense has to be careful against Oregon

* is there pressure on Tahaad Pettiford after a slow shooting start?

* looking ahead to a matchup with another loaded Michigan team

* rebounding, rebounding, rebounding

* a reminder that The Observer will be in Vegas for all the action

* Dan’s guide to Las Vegas

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