5 best Cam Newton games from Heisman winning QB's Auburn career
Former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton took the NFL by storm when he was in the league. But before going pro, the indications of his explosiveness were already there for everyone to see during his time in the college football world. The 2010 Heisman Trophy winner made Auburn ultra-competitive while claiming the ultimate prize a college player could hope for at an individual level.
2010 was a special year for the former Auburn quarterback. as he established himself as the best in his position. That led him to be picked first overall in the 2011 NFL draft. So, what were the best games that led to Newton winning all the laurels in a single year? Here is a listing of the top 5 games of the former Auburn QB's Heisman-winning year.
Top 5 Auburn games featuring Cam Newton
#5 Auburn vs. Chattanooga (Nov. 6, 2010)
It was an easy game for Cam Newton, who was already tearing down much higher-ranked opponents than Chattanooga. The Auburn Tigers made the game a walk in the park, piling points on the board.
Newton led the charge with five touchdowns that day, four passing and one rushing, as the Tigers thrashed their opponents 62-24.
Cam Newton was in another zone when the Chattanooga game arrived, and the Tigers had won all nine games. That win just helped stamp the Tigers' and Newton's authority.
#4 Auburn vs. South Carolina (Sept. 25, 2010)
The Tigers were on a winning streak, but there were still some doubts about Cam Newton. This game finally answered the doubters and announced the quarterback's arrival to the football world.
The Tigers fell behind in the game and had to rely on Newton's heroics to keep their winning run. "Super Cam" led the charge with five touchdowns and 334 yards, carrying his team to a strong 35-28 comeback victory against the Gamecocks.
#3 Auburn vs. Arkansas (Oct. 16, 2010)
If the South Carolina game put him on the map, the clash against the Arkansas Razorbacks established him as a proper dual-threat QB.
Newton's passing yards stood at just 140 yards in the game with just one passing TD. But he ran for 188 yards during the game, finding the end zone thrice on foot. The Tigers won 65-43.
#2 Auburn vs. Georgia (Nov. 13, 2010)
Again, the dual-threat play of Cam Newton was at full display, with the Auburn QB rushing for 151 yards in the game and finding the end zone thrice.
He also threw for 148 yards and scored a passing touchdown as the Tigers beat the Bulldogs 49-31. The fans were convinced that it was indeed Newton's year.
#1 Auburn vs. Arkansas State (Sept. 4, 2010)
The debut. It was the first time Cam Newton was playing for Auburn, and he showed no jitters as he led his school to an easy 52-26 win against the Red Wolves.
Newton scored five touchdowns in total, balancing his game between passing and rushing. And those who paid attention knew we had something special at hand.
The season ended with Newton winning the Heisman and kickstarting an explosive NFL career. Watching his dual-threat come to life was always fun, and nobody has come close to him since then.