Episode 516: Everything in Its Right Place (Ball State Recap)

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