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The Auburn Observer

Justin Ferguson

Justin Ferguson and friends take you inside the stats, strategies and stories of Auburn basketball and football. www.auburnobserver.com

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Episode 429: Rumble(s) in the Jungle

The Auburn Observer ·

2024/10/31

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.comFor the second straight week, Justin and Dan preview not one, but two games for the upcoming weekend.They start by breaking down Auburn football’s return home against Vanderbilt, led by familiar foe Diego Pavia. They look at how the Tigers’ refocused offensive strategy from the win over Kentucky should carry over to this matchup and they discuss what Au…

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Episode 428: Better Late Than Never (feat. Henry Patton)

The Auburn Observer ·

2024/10/28

Justin and Dan open the show by breaking down Auburn football’s 24-10 road win at Kentucky. They start with the resilient play of the Tigers’ defense, which won big at the line of scrimmage and played well on the back end down the stretch. Dan projects what Auburn’s secondary might look like in 2025 after throwing so many young players into the fire.The guys then switch over to the offensive performance. Justin explains why Auburn went so pass-heavy early and how the Tigers finally made the

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6:33

Episode 427: That's the Wall, Brother (UK + Furman...

The Auburn Observer ·

2024/10/25

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.comJustin and Dan open the show by previewing Auburn football’s road trip to Kentucky. The guys look at how this is a gettable matchup for the Tigers, even though they haven’t been able to take advantage of their previous opportunities this season. Justin has a theory about how this game might go. Dan shares what he wants to see on both sides of the ball.T…

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69:32

Episode 426: Doomed to Repeat It (Mizzou Recap)

The Auburn Observer ·

2024/10/20

Justin and Dan stay up to break down Auburn football’s latest loss in a very winnable game — a blown 14-point lead on the road at Missouri.The guys open with their thoughts on how the Tigers’ offense problems have gone well beyond turnovers and into crippling amounts of inefficiency. Dan makes a point about what might happen if things could turn around toward the end of the season. Justin wonders if Auburn just is what it is at this point in the campaign.They also discuss the recurring woes on

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8:07

Episode 425: Missouri Business (Mizzou Preview)

The Auburn Observer ·

2024/10/17

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.comJustin and Dan are back after Auburn football’s off weekend. They start by talking about what Justin learned at SEC Basketball Media Days in Mountain Brook this week and how Bruce Pearl’s Tigers aren’t going to sneak up on anybody this season with all the hype they’ve gotten already.The bulk of the episode is a preview of Auburn’s football trip to Misso…

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93:54

Episode 424: Nothing But Net, Vol. 5

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2024/10/13

For the fifth straight year, the Observer podcast takes a break during football season and uses the off week to preview Auburn basketball’s upcoming campaign.This year, Justin and Dan take a player-by-player look through the Tigers’ heavily hyped 2024-25 roster, from the returning All-American presence of Johni Broome through the deep frontcourt and into a reloaded backcourt. They give their thoughts on each member of the squad and how they fit into the plan. They discuss the preseason hype

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88:39

Episode 423: Proper Context (UGA Recap)

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2024/10/06

Justin and Dan break down what they both saw from the Sanford Stadium press box on Saturday as Auburn football fell once again on the road at rival Georgia, 31-13.The guys talk about how the Tigers statistically fared better in Athens than in seasons past, but that should be talked about in the full context of what’s gone on this year. They look at the lack of efficiency from the offense, Payton Thorne’s doomed fourth-and-1 run and how Auburn needs to reengineer its attack during the off week.Toward

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16:47

Episode 422: The Conglomeration (feat. Jordan Hill...

The Auburn Observer ·

2024/10/03

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.comJustin and Dan open the show by discussing the big news of the midweek: 5-star quarterback Deuce Knight’s long-awaited flip from Notre Dame to Auburn. The guys talk about what makes Knight such an intriguing prospect, how he fits into the Tigers’ system and why they will likely be in the market for a transfer rental in 2025.Then the fellas bring on thei…

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84:45

Episode 421: Snatched from the Jaws of Victory...

The Auburn Observer ·

2024/09/29

Justin and Dan break down what all went wrong for Auburn football in its disastrous fourth quarter against Oklahoma on Saturday. They look at the inexplicable decision-making on offense that opened the door for the Sooners to make their improbable comeback and how the Tigers continue to find ways to lose winnable games. Justin makes a point about how it felt like Auburn got too tense down the stretch. Dan looks back at the first-half missed opportunities.The guys also look at the positives from the

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6:28

Episode 420: Storm Clouds (Oklahoma Preview)

The Auburn Observer ·

2024/09/27

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.comJustin and Dan open the show by looking at what’s at stake for Auburn football at the end of what has been a disappointing stretch of home games to start the 2024 season. They look at how the visit from Oklahoma could be make or break when it comes to having any chance at an improved record this fall.The guys, as usual, break down both sides of the ball…

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85:25

Episode 419: Failure to Launch (Arkansas Recap)

The Auburn Observer ·

2024/09/22

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

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Episode 418: Gut Check Time (Arkansas Preview)

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2024/09/20

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

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91:23

Episode 417: Thin Mint (UNM Recap)

The Auburn Observer ·

2024/09/15

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

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Episode 416: Start Blasting (feat. Adam Cole) (UNM...

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2024/09/12

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

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Episode 415: Déjà Vu (Cal Recap)

The Auburn Observer ·

2024/09/08

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

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Episode 414: The Litmus Test (Cal Preview)

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2024/09/05

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

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Episode 413: That's Bingo (Alabama A&M Recap)

The Auburn Observer ·

2024/09/01

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

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Episode 412: All the Above [Alabama A&M Preview]

The Auburn Observer ·

2024/08/30

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.comJustin 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.Topics inside this game preview include: Important…

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Episode 411: What's the Story, Glory Glory?

The Auburn Observer ·

2024/08/27

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

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BONUS: The 2nd Annual Auburn Grubserver

The Auburn Observer ·

2024/08/25

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

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