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The Auburn Observer
by Justin Ferguson
Justin Ferguson and friends take you inside the stats, strategies and stories of Auburn basketball and football. www.auburnobserver.com
Episodes
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Episode 625: Raising the Barn (feat. Jordan Hill) (Georgia Preview)
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com In a Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry tradition, Jordan Hill of Dawgs247 is here to preview Auburn at Georgia with Justin and Dan. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include: * the importance of a fast start *...
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Episode 624: Nothing But Net, Volume VII
Justin and Dan go through their annual position-by-position breakdown of the Auburn basketball roster before the season gets rolling. Topics for this episode include: * the preseason SEC outlook * what is at stake for the Tigers in 2026-2027 * “Overton and Pettiford” sounds like a…
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Episode 623: Adapt or Die (Tennessee Recap)
Justin and Dan break down Auburn football’s loss at Tennessee and takes a look at what could conceivably change during the off week. Topics for this episode include: * the distance between here and there * knowing what you can’t do * surprising defensive problems * how offensive lines get better...
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Episode 622: Step Up to the Piñata (Tennessee Preview)
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin and Dan break down Auburn’s first shot at an upset in this challenging October slate: The first trip to Tennessee since 2013. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include: * hackers * rushing the…
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Episode 621: The Lifeboat (Vanderbilt Recap)
Justin and Dan break down Auburn football finding a way to get a rare SEC home win before heading into a daunting October stretch. Topics for this episode include: * the last time Auburn won an SEC game at home in regulation * winning at the line of scrimmage * massive contributions from special...
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Episode 620: Anchors Away (Vanderbilt Preview)
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin and Dan preview what has become a very critical early-season test for the Tigers as the Commodores come to town. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include: * there’s still time… for now * does…
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Episode 619: Hurricane Season (Florida Recap)
Justin and Dan tackle all the angles of what went wrong for Auburn against Florida in another missed opportunity at home. Topics for this episode include: * the “deflating” distance between these two programs * it’s not just one thing on defense, it’s a lot of things * insufficient funds on money...
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Episode 618: It’s So Back (Florida Preview)
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com For the first time ever, The Auburn Observer podcast gets to break down a football matchup between Auburn and Florida. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include: * Auburn vs. Florida through the years *…
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Episode 617: Physical Media (Southern Miss Recap)
Justin and Dan break down Auburn taking care of business against Southern Miss in a dominant but less-than-perfect home opener. Topics for this episode include: * Justin sounds human again * not being satisfied with a blowout win * fan boat cruising with Byrum Brown * a “Get ‘em” mentality * an...
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Episode 616: Hop on the Fan Boat (Southern Miss Preview)
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin (bad voice) and Dan (good voice) share their thoughts on what Auburn needs to do against an opponent full of unknowns. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include: * Justin’s voice getting even worse!...
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Where You Should Eat in Auburn on a Game Weekend: 2026 Edition
It’s the fourth annual Auburn Grubserver podcast episode, sharing our subscribers’ recommendations for where people should eat in the Auburn area on a football game weekend. Hundreds of sickos submitted their ballots. Justin and Dan go through some of their favorites, welcome some special friends...
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Episode 615: Just Bearly (Baylor Recap)
Justin and Dan break down how Auburn was able to escape Atlanta with a 17-16 win over Baylor — and what all the Tigers must improve. Topics for this episode include: * making big plays late in a close game * “Nuclear” Winters * Auburn’s offense: the good, the bad, and the ugly * playing at a…
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Episode 614: ‘Tis the Season (Baylor Preview)
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin and Dan break down all the angles of the official start of the Alex Golesh Era — the Tigers vs. the Bears, this time in Atlanta. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include: * a lot has changed since...
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Episode 613: One More Spin
Justin and Dan go position-by-position through Auburn football’s 2026 roster heading into the season opener against Baylor this week. Topics for this episode include: * Auburn, AKA “EllaWood” * Defensive reserves who could still play an important role this season * the last time Auburn had a...
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Episode 612: You Can Put It on the Board
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin and Dan make their final four predictions — to varying levels of boldness — for Auburn football’s 2026 season. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include: * THE BOLDEST PREDICTIONS IN OBSERVER…
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UNLOCKED — Episode 611: Fall Camp Freestyle
Justin and Dan discuss what they’ve heard about preseason practices at (almost) every team on Auburn football’s 2026 schedule. Topics for this episode, now unlocked for everybody, include: * schedule changes for the in-season episodes * it’s all about the quarterback (again) * ongoing QB battles...
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Episode 610: It’s the End of the Camp as We Know It (feat. Nathan King)
Nathan King of Auburn247 returns to discuss the Tigers’ second scrimmage and where things stand heading into Season 1 under Alex Golesh with Justin. Topics for this episode include: * why this scrimmage had a better vibe than the first one * Alex Golesh pushing specific players to higher…
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Episode 609: In the Mailhouse Now
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin and Dan answer all of your Auburn football fall camp questions in a special mailbag episode of the podcast. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include: * offensive linemen who look like they’re in...
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Episode 608: Sharpen the Weapon
Justin and Dan talk Byrum Brown, big sophomores, Jacob Strand, safety depth, special teams — plus baby names and buffet restaurants. Topics for this episode include: * another (?) exciting August * Over/Under makes a comeback * Malik Autry as a monster heel in NJPW * sorting out the secondary *...
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Episode 607: Good Weight
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin and Dan break down what caught their eye in Week 1 of Auburn football fall camp and talk basketball’s exhibition win in Greece. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include: * Dan visits practice and...
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Episode 606: Sleepaway Camp
Justin and Dan break down the start of Auburn football fall camp — from Alex Golesh’s old-school style to some new-school players turning heads. Topics for this episode include: * the potential benefits of spending fall camp away from home * alternate names for Pat Dye’s Training Table * the…
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Episode 605: Old Friends
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin and Dan talk Florida and Tennessee being back on the schedule for Auburn football — and look ahead to those massive early games. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include: * getting 12% better at...
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Episode 604: Four Your Consideration
Justin throws a four-pack of ObservFours at Dan: football concerns, basketball predictions, favorite trivia topics and ice cream treats. Topics for this episode include: * important Grubserver information * Dan promises a Who’s Older supercut * lingering questions about Auburn’s 2026 roster and...
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Episode 603: Auburn Eat World
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin and Dan discuss players who got serious summer buzz at SEC Media Days this week in Tampa and play some more Who’s Older? Topics for this subscribers-only episode include: * A Pirate Looks at The Rest of…
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Episode 602: Championship Talking from Florida
Justin checks in from SEC Media Days in Tampa to discuss with Dan what he heard from a confident Alex Golesh and his players. Topics for this episode include: * a brief history of the Electronic Media Room at SEC Media Days * Golesh’s talent for speaking extemporaneously * Byrum Brown impressing...
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Episode 601: Back to Basics
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin and Dan talk Auburn basketball’s summer and what they expect to see different from the Tigers next season. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include: * a few rounds of Who’s More Older??? * Justin’s...
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Episode 600: Strength is in the Routine
Dan takes over this landmark episode and leads Justin through their Big Four topics: Auburn football, basketball, music and movies. Specifically, the topics are: * forecasting the chances that Auburn’s football team overachieves this season * analyzing the weaknesses of Auburn’s newly renovated...
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Episode 599: You've Got Mail
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin and Dan answer your mailbag questions about Auburn football, Auburn basketball, BBQ sides and movies that are 20-40 years old. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include: * football position groups...
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Episode 598: Hot Ones
Justin and Dan reunite on the mic to rank Auburn football’s 10 power-conference games for 2026 from easiest to toughest. Topics for this episode include: * Justin’s back from vacation * Dan’s not a Lakers fan (but wishes Walker Kessler all the best) * hey, that Narcisse Ngoy thing was weird, huh?…
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Episode 597: Show Biz Kids (feat. Adam Cole & Jordan Hill)
With Justin on leave, Dan Peck pilots an episode featuring chats with Adam Cole of the Montgomery Advertiser and Jordan Hill of Dawgs247. Among the topics discussed: * Jason Alexander’s performance as George Costanza on Seinfeld * Lessons from the end of the season for Auburn’s baseball team *...
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Episode 596: Unlikely Allies (feat. Nicole Auerbach)
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Nicole Auerbach of NBC Sports returns to discuss the Protect College Sports Act, the 2026 CFB season and how Auburn can follow Indiana’s example. Topics for this subscribers-only podcast include: * what Nicole...
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Episode 595: Ramblin' Road Trip
Justin and Dan take a spin through the SEC opponents Auburn basketball will face next season and talk heavily hyped events on the Plains. Topics for this episode include: * some early housekeeping notes, including a farewell to the Wings studio * how it’s hard to predict anything about LSU,...
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Episode 594: The States of the Programs 2026
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com The Justins (Ferguson & Lee, Observer & Torch) take the summer break to go through all 17 of Auburn’s varsity sports teams. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include: * Year 2 for soccer in a new era *…
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Episode 593: Four the People
Justin and Dan roll out an ObservFour episode, covering Auburn football All-SEC picks, basketball players they were wrong about and more. Topics for this show include: * maybe Xavier Atkins isn’t done improving * you don’t want offense that’s “easy to defend” * the Return of the Mack(pherson) *...
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Episode 592: Crootin' & Shootin' (feat. Christian Clemente)
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Christian “Chip” Clemente of Auburn247 joins Justin and Dan to talk Auburn football’s massive recruiting surge and Auburn golf’s national title. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include: * Alex Golesh’s...
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Episode 591: Jordan-Rare
Ahead of Argentina-Iceland, Justin and Dan discuss Jordan-Hare Stadium and Alex Golesh’s efforts to make the crowds truly matter again. Topics for this show include: * a quick look back at Auburn baseball’s exit and a look ahead to what’s next * the magnitude of the Argentina-Iceland friendly...
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Episode 590: It's in the 'Bag
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin and Dan do another mailbag episode that ranges from Alex Golesh vibes and basketball expectations all the way to cinnamon rolls. Topics for this subscribers-only podcast include: * potential adjustments to...
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Episode 589: Regional-Maxxing
Adam Cole and Henry Patton return to go deep on Auburn baseball’s wild regional win and preview supers vs. Ole Miss with Justin and Dan. Topics for this episode include: * how Auburn fought back to win four straight elimination games * memorable moments and performances of the weekend, starring...
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Episode 588: Grand Slam
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Adam Cole and Henry Patton join Justin and Dan to preview all things Auburn baseball ahead of this weekend’s regional at Plainsman Park. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include: * the role coaching plays...
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UNLOCKED — Episode 587: Fours Up
Justin and Dan bring back The ObservFours — top fours for Auburn football, Auburn basketball, the SEC and late-night TV hosts. Topics for this offseason episode include: * the consequences of an expanded College Football Playoff * cherished Auburn football seasons * unsung heroes of the Bruce…
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Episode 586: Live and Let Fly
Justin and Dan talk Mantas Rubštavičius’ commitment for Auburn basketball and a pair of Big Cat Weekend-adjacent pickups for Auburn football. Topics for this episode include: * why Justin believes Mantas fits perfectly onto this team * why Dan forecasts lots of threes * realistic expectations for…
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Episode 585: Here's A Letter
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com This week’s mailbag is a podcast episode. Justin and Dan answer your Auburn football and basketball questions, plus some nonsense. Topics include: * the RB rotation beyond Jeremiah Cobb * under-the-radar...
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Episode 584: The Holdovers
Justin and Dan go deep on a group of Auburn football players who weren’t talked about as much this spring: returning veterans. Topics for this podcast include: * the significance of Jeremiah Cobb’s decision to stay at Auburn * reasons to think Xavier Atkins could be even better in 2026 * why The...
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Episode 583: Powers Combined (feat. Adam Cole)
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com The award-winning Adam Cole joins Justin and Dan to talk all things Alex Golesh, Year 1 expectations, tight ends and Ted Turner. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include: * initial impressions of Alex...
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Episode 582: The 2026 Auburn Football Roster Draft
Continuing an annual tradition, Justin and Dan go head-to-head in picking full offenses and defenses from the Tigers’ current roster. Topics for this episode include: * why Dan felt that the first overall pick was a clear choice * the “leaders” who Justin targeted with his early picks * which...
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Episode 581: Construction Zone
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin and Dan talk Auburn basketball’s roster, NCAA Tournament expansion, the north end zone project and some mailbag questions. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include: * the latest on Auburn’s targets...
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Episode 580: Spring Breakouts 2K26
Justin and Dan pick their spring breakouts for Auburn football — the players who raised their stocks the most during practices. Topics for this episode include: * Auburn’s buzzworthiest players from Spring 2026 * which stellar performances from A-Day didn’t surprise The Guys? * the importance of...
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Episode 579: New Blood Rising
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin and Dan go deep on the four newest additions to Steven Pearl’s Auburn basketball roster from a no-holds-barred transfer portal. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include: * what happened during a…
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Episode 578: Crowd Pleasers
Justin and Dan share what they saw at the A-Day Game for Auburn football and break down the Bukky Oboye pickup in basketball. Topics for this episode include: * position-by-position analysis of the action from the A-Day Game (featuring Dan’s view from the sideline) * reactions (and overreactions)...
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Episode 577: Let's Have A-Day
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.com Justin and Dan preview Auburn’s first A-Day under Alex Golesh, from Byrum Brown’s unofficial debut to young players to watch. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include: * Everything to look for on Saturday...
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Justin Ferguson and friends take you inside the stats, strategies and stories of Auburn basketball and football.
www.auburnobserver.com
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