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Justin and Dan open the show with their big-picture view of Auburn football’s 24-14 loss to Arkansas — the second time this month that the Tigers have lost to a team they beat on the road last season. Justin makes a point about recruiting. Dan looks at the lack of forward progress.

Then the guys do their usual offense and defense breakdowns, starting with an attack that turned the ball over five times and made a switch from Hank Brown back to Payton Thorne at quarterback. Then it’s a look at a defense that played well enough to win in a lot of areas, with the gigantic exception of the most important downs.

The episode ends with a journey through the Week 4 results across college football and a discussion of bands that were more than just their one or two well-known hits. Basketball practice starts this week, by the way.

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After a brief discussion of Auburn basketball’s newly announced charity exhibition game in November against a new-look Florida Atlantic squad, Justin and Dan break down a crucial SEC football opener for the Tigers against some familiar visitors in the Arkansas Razorbacks.

They start with the matchup between Auburn’s defense and Arkansas’ offense, which n…

Justin and Dan break down what they saw from a down-and-up Auburn football homecoming win over New Mexico in Week 3.

The guys open with a look at Hugh Freeze’s decision to go with Hank Brown over Payton Thorne and how they felt the redshirt freshman played in his first career start. They discuss why the Tigers had such a hard time running the ball early against the Lobos and how they were able to fight through it after halftime. Justin cautions everyone on going overboard about this offensive performance. Dan gives his thoughts on the o-line shuffle.

In the second half of the show, the guys look at what was a rough overall night from an Auburn defense that had too many penalties and mental mistakes. They talk about the continued issues in a thin secondary, a surprising showing from the run defense and the players who still found ways to stand out with their performances. Justin wonders about the future at punt returner.

The episode concludes with a SEC-centric look at what else went on in college football during Week 3, including some truly surprising results and a couple of hot seats in the Sunshine State.

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Adam Cole of the Opelika-Auburn News tags in for Justin and joins Dan to preview Auburn football’s Week 3 bounce-back opportunity against New Mexico.

The fellas discuss the ongoing debate at quarterback: Should the Tigers stick with Payton Thorne, or is it time to switch to Hank Brown? They also discuss Auburn’s desire to run the ball more, the younger d…

Justin and Dan spend the majority of the show breaking down Auburn football’s continued offensive woes with Hugh Freeze and Payton Thorne against bowl-quality opponents. They look at how the Tigers’ problems in the 21-14 loss go beyond just one player or position group — and how it’s on the staff to make fixes ASAP.

The guys also look at how Auburn’s defense struggled early and made the necessary adjustments, especially in the secondary and in the pass rush. They discuss how the defensive turnaround is a sign for improvement for the team as a whole, but there’s a lot of work to do after another home loss as a double-digit favorite.

The episode concludes with a look at what else happened in a wild Week 2 of college football, with a few programs — including ones on Auburn’s schedule — sharing in some relative misery this weekend. Justin also breaks some music news to Dan.

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Justin and Dan get you ready for Auburn football’s rematch with Cal in Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

The guys start by discussing uniform rules, conference realignment and time zones. Then it’s a breakdown of the matchups on both sides of the ball, starting with Auburn’s defense against a new-look Cal offense — that may or may not have its s…

Justin and Dan recap Auburn football’s 73-3 win over Alabama A&M to open the 2024 season. They start with a deep dive on the Tigers’ new wide receivers and why things looked different Saturday night — even when compared to other paycheck blowouts.

The guys also discuss Payton Thorne’s many highs and noticeable lows from the big win, a dominant defensive performance that could have been better, a strong night from the special teams and what appeared to be an injury-free contest for an Auburn team that went quite deep in all three phases.

The episode ends with a journey around the games that caught their eye in Week 1, a Mount Rushmore discussion of villain performances in superhero films and a salute to redneck caviar.

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Justin and Dan open the show by discussing the Alabama A&M matchup and why they think it’s important to play as many paycheck games against in-state teams as possible. Then they take a look at the visiting Bulldogs’ recent history and why the Tigers should be able to take care of business Saturday night.

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Justin and Dan take a position-by-position look at Auburn’s 2024 roster heading into Week 1 against Alabama A&M — the top names, the younger players to watch and the breakout picks.

The guys look at the continued shuffling on the left side of the offensive line and why the Tigers might take some extra time to figure it out. They make their predictions for the main rotation at both wide receiver and defensive tackle while also looking at some areas of concern in the secondary. Some special teams chatter rounds it all out.

The closing segment goes deep on Oasis and UK bands that made a successful jump over to the US at different points in time. Dan also gives his review of the original Beetlejuice.

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If you’re coming to Auburn for a game, you need to know where you eat. For the second year in a row, we’ve got you covered with a bonus episode, just for Observer subscribers.

This time, we asked our readers and listeners for their picks for the best restaurants in the area. The result is a list of more than 50 recommendations, starting with our top vote-getters all the way to a lightning round of personal favorites.

Thanks again to everybody who participated. Next year, we’re making this a full-on awards show. Feel free to shout out more spots in the comments or tweet them to us.

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