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Auburn to Retire Cam Newton’s No. 2 Jersey on Oct. 11 vs. Georgia

The move makes Newton the fourth player in program history with a retired number.

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 24: Cam Newton hosts the 4th&1 Draft Party at Smokey Stallion BBQ on April 24, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Overview

  • Auburn released a video of athletic director John Cohen and deputy AD Tim Jackson informing Newton of the honor, followed by a statement in which he called Auburn home.
  • The ceremony is scheduled during the home game against Georgia at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Oct. 11.
  • Newton joins Pat Sullivan (No. 7), Bo Jackson (No. 34) and Terry Beasley (No. 88) in the program’s elite retired-number group.
  • No. 2 has not been issued since 2010, when Newton and cornerback Aairon Savage wore it during Auburn’s national championship season.
  • Newton’s 2010 campaign featured a 14-0 title run with 2,854 passing yards and 30 passing touchdowns plus 1,473 rushing yards and 20 rushing scores; he later became the 2015 NFL MVP and holds the NFL record for rushing touchdowns by a quarterback.