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Cam Newton's Jersey Retirement Set for Auburn's 2025 Game

10/9/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Cam Newton's jersey retirement will occur at Auburn's October 11, 2025 game, marking 15 years since his Heisman-winning season.
ESPN ranked the 2010 Auburn Tigers, led by Newton, as the ninth most unlikely national champion in 75 years.
Newton posted 50 touchdowns and over 4,300 yards, steering a 14-0 season and Auburn's first national title in nearly 50 years.

History

Historical Context

The Auburn Tigers football team, under head coach Gene Chizik, completed a perfect 14-0 season in 2010, culminating in a victory over Oregon in the BCS National Championship Game on January 10, 2011. Quarterback Cam Newton, who threw for 30 touchdowns and rushed for 20, won the Heisman Trophy, marking Auburn's second national title, the first since 1957.

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Story summary

Cam Newton's jersey retirement will occur at Auburn's October 11, 2025 game, marking 15 years since his Heisman-winning season.
ESPN ranked the 2010 Auburn Tigers, led by Newton, as the ninth most unlikely national champion in 75 years.
Newton posted 50 touchdowns and over 4,300 yards, steering a 14-0 season and Auburn's first national title in nearly 50 years.

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