Auburn Plans to Retire Cam Newton No. 2 Jersey

Auburn University announced it will retire Cam Newton's No. 2 jersey during a ceremony on October 11 prior to the game against Georgia, making him the fourth player in program history to receive this honor. Newton, who played only one season at Auburn in 2010, led the Tigers to a perfect 14-0 record, an SEC Championship, and the BCS National Championship, while winning the Heisman Trophy and several other prestigious awards. His 2010 season was historic, throwing for 2,854 yards and 30 touchdowns and rushing for 1,473 yards and 20 touchdowns, becoming the first SEC player to pass for over 2,000 yards and rush for over 1,000 yards in a single season. Newton's collegiate success was followed by an 11-year NFL career, highlighted by an MVP award in 2015 and leading the Carolina Panthers to the Super Bowl. His jersey retirement places him among Auburn legends Pat Sullivan, Bo Jackson, and Terry Beasley, all Heisman winners as well. Newton's impact at Auburn and his NFL achievements underscore his legacy as one of the greatest players in college football history.