Overview
- Auburn announced on Aug. 18 that Cam Newton’s No. 2 jersey will be retired at halftime of the Oct. 11 home game against Georgia at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
- He joins Pat Sullivan, Bo Jackson and Terry Beasley among Auburn players whose jerseys have been officially retired by the program.
- The tribute recognizes Newton’s 2010 season when he led Auburn to a perfect 14-0 record, SEC and BCS national championships and swept major awards including the Heisman Trophy.
- Athletic director John Cohen delivered the news in a video posted by Auburn Athletics and praised Newton’s lasting impact on the university and its football program.
- Newton’s college success propelled a decorated NFL career as the 2011 No. 1 draft pick, earning Offensive Rookie of the Year and 2015 MVP honors and setting multiple Carolina Panthers records.