Cam Newton: Top Five Moments At Auburn

Jan 24, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter against the Arizona Cardinals in the NFC Championship football game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

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No. 2 – The Cam-Back – Auburn’s perfect season and a chance at the national title were looking dim as Alabama took a 24-0 lead in the first half at Bryant-Denny Stadium. This is when Cam – and the 2010 Tigers – made their mark in history. Newton found receiver Emory Blake for a 36-yard TD pass right before halftime, and then, on the first drive of the second half, found receiver Terrell Zachary for a 70-yard TD to cut the lead to 24-14. A 1-yard rushing TD by Newton later in the 3rd quarter cut the lead to 24-21.

After a Alabama field goal, Newton and tight end Phillip Lutzenkirchen etched their names into Iron Bowl lore as Cam found a wide open Lutzenkirchen for a 7-yard TD and the 28-27 lead. Auburn would hold onto that lead and finish the season undefeated, and go on to win the BCS National Championship.

For a full video of the epic comeback, watch this video:

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