The Auburn University Marching Band, in the pre-game:
New quarterback Cameron Newton is already a star, setting a school record in his first game, collecting 171 yards rushing. Here is a series of photographs from just one play, a ridiculous 15-yard scramble where he broke six tackles on his way to a first down:
Newton also had a 71-yard touchdown run, the longest run from scrimmage for Auburn since Tristan Davis’ 2005 75-yarder. His total was also the most in a debut by an Auburn player since Rudi Johnson ran over Wyoming in 2000. His 171 yards rushing broke Phil Gargis’ single game record for a quarterback.
Newton also completed 9-of-14 passes for 186 yards and three touchdowns, accounting for five Auburn touchdowns in all; that’s just one shy of the school single-game record. Auburn beat Arkansas State 52-26.
Pictures will be up tomorrow.
