The Auburn Observer

Justin Ferguson

Justin Ferguson and friends take you inside the stats, strategies and stories of Auburn basketball and football. www.auburnobserver.com

  1. 6D AGO

    Episode 547: Go With The Flow

    Justin and Dan are back in the Wings 94.3 studio after a week off for the holidays, and they change it up by talking some Auburn football before diving into football. Topics for this episode include: * note: this episode was recorded before the Connor Lew news * the latest outgoing portal movement for Auburn football * Auburn’s changing NIL and revenue-sharing approach * how the Xavier Atkins retention is feeling bigger by the week * increased optimism of Cam Coleman’s return to the Plains * the Sunk Cost Fallacy and South Carolina * why Auburn fans shouldn’t freak out too much right now * Tahaad Pettiford and KeShawn Murphy’s positive injury news * the real challenge of facing Queens’ offense on Monday night * the real opportunity in facing Queens’ defense on Monday night * setting the tone in the final non-conference game before going to Georgia * The Auburn Observer’s plans for 2026 * Justin accidentally going viral with a tweet about his mother-in-law * Dan’s review of Marty Supreme * not The Queens of the Stone Age song you were expecting (or maybe it was) 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

    1h 48m
  2. 12/22/2025

    Episode 546: It’s a Make-or-Miss Podcast

    Justin checks in from Indianapolis to break down what he saw in Indianapolis in Auburn basketball’s loss to Purdue with Dan. Topics include: * why this game felt different than the Arizona and Purdue losses * Steven Pearl’s read of the situation, even if some fans don’t agree with it * this sport is about getting buckets * Auburn’s need to do more in the back to counter what it lacks in the front * the statistical outliers of Purdue’s shooting performance * how Auburn didn’t get much on offense outside of Kevin Overton * the injury fears for Tahaad Pettiford and KeShawn Murphy * has the non-conference schedule changed your opinion of this team? * looking ahead to a more favorable-looking start to SEC play * Tahaad Pettiford heading into the second half of the season * the importance of ratcheting up pressure and finding ways to generate turnovers * a wild stat about Auburn’s free-throw battles * can the Tigers find a new big at the last second — and develop another guard? * Justin’s Grubserver review of two very Indianapolis meals * Dan’s review of the new Avatar movie If you’re receiving this free podcast episode and would like to upgrade to a paid subscription that gives you access to all stories, the roster tracker and the premium podcast episodes — for our special Christmas discount — 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

    1h 34m
  3. 12/15/2025

    Episode 544: Moc Trial

    Justin and Dan break down Auburn basketball’s underwhelming win over Chattanooga in Atlanta and talk a couple of notable football departures. Topics include: * Auburn’s lack of defensive effort and execution in a favorable matchup * Dan’s question about if the Tigers can play disruptive defense without numbers * Justin’s take about the absence of Kevin Overton in this game * Elyjah Freeman giving up his starting spot to Sebastian Williams-Adams * Auburn’s improved ball movement and assist rate on offense * the issues that still creep up for the Tigers’ top-15 attack * Keyshawn Hall providing more than just points * Tahaad Pettiford finding his 3-point shot again * Emeka Opurum’s sudden shutdown * Auburn needing defensive improvement from the backup guards * why did Auburn score so much in the final minute? * Malcolm Simmons’ transfer departure for football * the Freeze Four Era and how things might change moving forward * Keldric Faulk heading to the NFL Draft, as expected * a Dusty Finish in basketball If you’re receiving this free podcast episode and would like to upgrade to a paid subscription that gives you access to all stories, the roster tracker and the premium podcast episodes — for our special Christmas discount — 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

    1h 28m
  4. 12/09/2025

    Episode 542: Go Long

    Justin and Dan are back in studio to record a wide-ranging episode on Alex Golesh’s first week with Auburn football and Auburn basketball’s loss at Arizona. Topics include: * Golesh saying his top priority is re-recruiting the current roster * why Golesh could have gone clean slate with the program — but isn’t * the right approach to retaining talent, given Auburn’s recent situation * the quarterback situation and the Deuce Knight debate among fans * putting the importance of recruiting into the proper context * a reminder of why Auburn decided to hire Alex Golesh in the first place * why bringing over USF staffers (and maybe talent) makes sense * building the Year 1 staff of assistants, including a couple of new names * Beef O’Brady’s? * what went so wrong for Auburn basketball at Arizona * why this particular loss isn’t a reason to hit the panic button * how Auburn basketball didn’t look connected enough on both ends of the floor * putting Auburn’s 7-3 start in the proper context * looking ahead to the rest of the schedule, including that Purdue trip next week * A NOTE FROM DAN: Because of technical difficulties, we had to edit out the original ending of this episode. Justin provided thoughts about his visit to Tucson (he described some delicious Mexican food) and I lamented the looming end of 80s pro wrestling on Peacock and its uncertain streaming future. I vow that we will revisit both subjects in the future on The Auburn Observer Podcast. If you’re receiving this free podcast episode and would like to upgrade to a paid subscription that gives you access to all stories, the roster tracker and the premium podcast episodes — for our special Christmas discount — 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

    1h 36m
4.9
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