Heisman Legends Return to Kickoff | Auburn Tigers Football News

Cam Newton is making a nostalgic return to the Plains as honorary captain for Auburn’s 2026 Aflac Kickoff Game against Baylor, set for September 5th in Atlanta — where he’ll lead the coin toss. His legendary 2010 season, capped by a National Championship and Heisman Trophy, still echoes through Auburn’s legacy. Across the field, Baylor honors its own Heisman winner, Robert Griffin III, creating a showdown of titans at kickoff. Meanwhile, Auburn’s current QB, Byrum Brown, has drawn comparisons to Newton’s game — sparking excitement that he might be the next big thing for the Tigers. It’s a star-studded, history-rich start to what could be a thrilling season for both programs. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7fa2278d1e42b1ec