However, the Tiger defense was notably improved in the second halves of its 2010 games, allowing an average of only 3.7 fourth-quarter points and shutting out five opponents (Mississippi State, South Carolina, Louisiana-Monroe, Georgia and Alabama) in the final period. Defensively the Tigers were improved from 2009 but less impressive than on offense, ranking in the lower half of the SEC for most defensive categories. Auburn led the SEC in scoring offense, total offense, rushing offense, pass efficiency, first downs and first down conversions. Defensive coordinator Ted Roof's efforts were aided by replenished depth at the linebacker and secondary positions, utilizing a collection of the 3–4 and 4–3 defensive formations, also known as Multiple D strategy.Įventual Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Cam Newton led the Tiger offense to a 13–0 record, SEC Championship, and a berth in the BCS Championship game, which was played on January 10, 2011. This offense relies on an attacking ground game from different spread sets, using fakes and misdirection, to set up a play action passing attack through the air, while snapping the ball almost as soon as it is placed to give the defense less time to react to different looks. In the second year of the Chizik era of Auburn football, offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn continued use of his no-huddle hurry-up schemes. 3.3.14 Oregon (BCS National Championship Game)ĭefensive and offensive strategies.3.3.13 South Carolina (SEC Championship Game).Newton declared for the NFL draft following the season, and was drafted 1st overall in 2011. He also led the Southeastern Conference in total yards and passing efficiency rating. Newton led the nation in touchdowns responsible for, finishing with 30 passing touchdowns, 20 rushing touchdowns, and one receiving touchdown for a total of 51. The Tigers were led on offense by junior quarterback Cam Newton, who became the third Auburn player to win the Heisman Trophy, distinguishing him as the best player in college football. On January 10, 2011, Auburn defeated Oregon in the BCS National Championship Game in Glendale, Arizona, 22–19, to win the second consensus national championship in school history. The Tigers completed a 12–0 regular season record and defeated South Carolina in the 2010 SEC Championship Game. The Tigers, led by second-year head coach Gene Chizik were members of the Western Division of the Southeastern Conference and played their home games at Jordan–Hare Stadium. The 2010 Auburn Tigers football team represented Auburn University in the 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season. * Ole Miss vacated all wins due to NCAA violations.$ – BCS representative as conference champion.He was the league’s rookie of the year as a freshman.Īuburn returns starting quarterback Bo Nix, but has scant experience behind him. Newton was the 2018 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference offensive player of the year after passing for 2,629 yards and rushing for 504 yards. He will walk on with the Tigers, who are already at their 85-player scholarship limit. He entered the NCAA’s transfer portal in October after playing in four games. The 6-foot, 195-pound Caylin Newton will be eligible immediately as a graduate transfer. Cam Newton won the Heisman Trophy in 2010 while leading Auburn to the national championship.
Newton announced his decision on Twitter Friday, following in his brother’s footsteps. Former Howard quarterback Caylin Newton, the younger brother of ex-Carolina Panthers starter Cam, says he is transferring to Auburn. Veteran QB addresses sexist 'bad bitch' comments in bizarre videoĪUBURN, Ala. Struggling NFL star laments 'f-ked up' situationsĬam Newton could join this team under two conditions Cam Newton details 'embarrassing' cheating drama that broke apart family
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