Cam Newton serving as honorary captain for Aflac Kickoff Game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 1:14 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Former Auburn quarterback Cam Newton will serve as the honorary captain for the Aflac Kickoff Game on September 5 in Atlanta, Georgia, where Auburn faces Baylor. Newton, a Heisman Trophy winner, had his number retired last fall during halftime of a game. This role is seen as fitting due to comparisons drawn between Newton and Auburn's current quarterback, Byrum Brown, who is preparing for the upcoming season. Both teams will have their respective honorary captains for the event.
- •Cam Newton will represent Auburn at the Aflac Kickoff Game.
- •The game takes place on September 5 against Baylor.
- •Byrum Brown is the current Auburn quarterback facing high expectations.
- •Newton won the Heisman Trophy and led Auburn to the BCS National Championship in 2010.
- •Robert Griffin III will serve as the honorary captain for Baylor.
- 1:14 PMYahoo Sports — An Auburn legend will serve as honorary captain for Aflac Kickoff Game
"Auburn football's most recent Heisman Trophy winner will represent the team in their week one matchup with the Baylor Bears.
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