Barrett Trotter is the current starting quarterback for the Auburn Tigers football

Auburn Tigers football

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 team. He previously served as backup quarterback to Heisman Trophy

Heisman Trophy

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 winner Cam Newton

Cam Newton

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 during the 2010 Auburn Tigers

2010 Auburn Tigers football team

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national championship team.

In 2010, Trotter completed 6-of-9 passes for 64 yards, rushed for 68 yards and a touchdown. His sole touchdown came on a 18 yard run against Louisiana-Monroe. In the SEC Championship Game against South Carolina, Trotter rushed twice for 37 yards and connected on his only pass attempt for 16 yards.