Auburn will retire Cam Newton's No. 2 jersey during a ceremony on October 11, coinciding with a game against Georgia at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Newton, who won the Heisman Trophy in 2010 and led Auburn to a national title, will be honored alongside other Heisman winners. He had a record-setting season, becoming the first SEC player to achieve 2,000 passing yards and 1,000 rushing yards. Newton expressed gratitude for the honor, recalling the significance of the national championship and his connection to the school.
Auburn will retire the No. 2 jersey of Cam Newton, who won the Heisman Trophy in 2010 and led the team to a national title that season.
Newton will join fellow Heisman winners Pat Sullivan, Bo Jackson, and record-setting wide receiver Terry Beasley as the only Auburn players with retired numbers.
Newton stated, 'The national championship we won in 2010 was a special moment, and to have my jersey retired alongside legends is an incredible honor.'
He became the first SEC player to record 2,000 passing yards and 1,000 rushing yards in a season, contributing to Auburn's 14-0 record.
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