Justin and Dan go through Auburn’s highs and lows from the 42-3 home opener win over Ball State in Week 2. Topics include: * ranking Ball State with other recent paycheck opponents for Auburn * how the Tigers’ defensive performance was still impressive * Sylvester Smith’s night of big hits and big plays * why Xavier Atkins has emerged as an early-season MVP for Auburn’s defense * Jeremiah Cobb’s explosive performance on the ground * the value of Durell Robinson and Omar Mabson behind the vets * Jackson Arnold taking what the defense gave him, just in a different way * Auburn’s multiplicity at wide receiver and how it affects everything else * the continued pass protection concerns for Auburn’s offense * the Tigers’ special teams needing to improve for the days ahead * how (almost) everybody in college football has work to do early * USF’s upset win over a shockingly bland Florida team * Baylor’s 2OT win at SMU confirming the Auburn game eye test * the SEC flexing its muscles against everybody else in Week 2 * looking ahead to Oklahoma after a home win over Michigan * why Vanderbilt looks even more dangerous * an update to the high school mascot ObservFour from last week * an ObservFour of dream podcast guests 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