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 If you’re receiving this free podcast episode and would like to upgrade to a paid subscription that gives you access to all stories and premium podcast episodes, subscribe using the button below or clicking this link . Follow Dan ( @dnpck ) and Justin ( @JFergusonAU ) on Twitter. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.auburnobserver.com/subscribe
