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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