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Griffin III, Newton to serve as honorary captains for Baylor-Auburn
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· August 25, 2026
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Key points They will reunite at midfield for the 2026 Aflac Kickoff Game. Robert Griffin III and Cam Newton, both Heisman Trophy winners, will serve as honorary captains for their respective alma maters.
Robert Griffin III and Cam Newton, both Heisman Trophy winners, will serve as honorary captains for their respective alma maters. They will reunite at midfield for the 2026 Aflac Kickoff Game. Griffin III is a legend from Baylor, while Newton is a legend from Auburn.
The two will represent their former teams in this capacity. Further details about their roles and the game are available from the source.
This announcement was made in a Monday release, providing initial information about the honorary captains for the upcoming game.
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Category: schools Published: August 25, 2026 Source: Waco Tribune-Herald Reading time: 1 min
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