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Became one of the most decorated quarterbacks in the history of the NCAA. He won the Heisman Trophy, Maxwell Award, Davey O’Brien Award as well as the Walter Camp Player of the Year. He was the SEC Offensive Player of the Year, All-SEC and the SEC Championship Game MVP. He was a consensus All-American and the Sporting News Player of the Year.
Directed the No. 1 offense in school history.
Had the best quarterback rating in Southeastern Conference History (182.1), which was 3rd best in NCAA history.
Most combined yardage in one season by an offensive player in SEC history (4369-yards) and 2nd most combined offensive TD’s (51).
Became the only quarterback in Southeastern Conference history to rush for over 1000-yards and pass for over 2000-yards during the same season.
Had the third longest touchdown run (71) by a quarterback in school history and the completed the longest touchdown pass (94).
Rushed for more touchdowns than any other Auburn player during one season (20). He did so with 264 carries, out doing Bo Jackson’s 18 rushing touchdowns on 309 carries in 1985.
Rushed for 1473-yards, 4th most in school history, while passing for 2854-yards, second most in school history.
Was responsible for at least 2 touchdowns in every game, totaling 51 for the entire season.
Averaged 10.2 yards per pass attempt, the best in school history and completed 66 percent of his passes, 3rd best in school history among quarterbacks with at least 200 pass attempts.
Completed 30 touchdown passes, shattering the school record despite only having the 15th most pass attempts during a season.
Average a touchdown or first down every 2.6 plays he was directly involved in (546).
Had six games of 150-yards rushing or more in 2010. Bo Jackson had eight in 4 seasons as an Auburn Tiger.
Was directly involved in 98 of Auburn’s 144 explosive plays in 2010 as well as 30 of Auburn’s 49 plays of 30-yards or more.
Excluding sacks, 40 of his 52 rush attempts on 3rd down resulted in a first down or touchdown (76.9 percent).
He was consistently great as a passer, with a pass rating of 197.2 during the first period, 171.2 during the second, 181.3 during the third and 187.5 during the final quarter.
Averaged 128.6 yards rushing per game against SEC competition on 5.76 yards per carry. Bo Jackson averaged 133.3 yards per game (SEC) in 1985 on 5.37 yards per carry during his Heisman season. Newton rushed for 17 touchdowns in 9 conference games compared to Bo Jackson’s 8 touchdowns in 6 games.
As amazing as Cameron Newton was as a dual threat quarterback, 52 percent of his pass attempts and 52 percent of his rush attempts came, when Auburn was either tied with their opponent or was trailing. He compiled a pass rating of 186.2 under pressure and rushed for 773-yards when Auburn was tied or trailing during the game.
He came up big, when Auburn needed him the most. 17 of his 32 pass plays of 25-yards or more came when Auburn was tied with their opponent or losing. 7 of his 14 runs of 20-yards or more occurred when Auburn was tied or trailing.
Had an average QB rating of 166.2 and rushed for 124.4 yards per game against the 10 bowl opponents Auburn faced in 2010.
Even if you don’t agree Cameron Newton was the greatest offensive player in school history, he certainly compiled the greatest season by an Auburn Tiger and it wasn’t close. Not only was he brilliant at his individual position, it all took place during a memorable 14-0 season, which resulted in a conference championship and the BCS National Championship. He was a great leader on the field and a play-maker by every conceivable definition. It’s too bad it only lasted for 14 games but he did manage to tuck a lifetime of achievements in just one season.
