Revisiting Cam Newton's national championship at Auburn: How 2010 Tigers pulled off unlikely magical season

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Revisiting Cam Newton's national championship at Auburn: How 2010 Tigers pulled off unlikely magical season

In one year, Cam Newton went from an unknown at the college level to the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft. A dominant season at Auburn made it possible.

After getting himself into trouble at Florida and lingering behind Tim Tebow on the Gators' depth chart, Newton spent one year at a junior college before he wound up at Auburn. Newton was named the Tigers' starter ahead of the 2010 season.

Newton rewarded coach Gene Chizik's confidence and didn't lose a single game in an Auburn uniform, ultimately leading the Tigers to national championship glory they have yet to match.

Here's a look back at Auburn's 2010 title-winning season with Newton leading the way