The Auburn Tigers are set to retire former quarterback Cam Newton’s jersey before the Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Oct. 11, the athletics department announced Monday.

Auburn officially announced the retirement of Newton’s number earlier on March 18, making him the fourth player in program history to receive the honor, joining Bo Jackson, Pat Sullivan, and Terry Be...

The No. 2 hasn't been worn at Auburn since Cam Newton led the Tigers to a BCS National Championship victory over the Oregon Ducks back in the 2010 season.