Auburn's Caden Creel wins 2028 Heisman Trophy
Tigers quarterback captures college football's highest individual honor after throwing for 4,221 yards and 34 touchdowns, leading Auburn to a College Football Playoff berth.
Auburn quarterback Caden Creel capped off a remarkable senior season by winning the 2028 Heisman Trophy, becoming the latest Tiger to earn college football's most prestigious individual honor.
Creel threw for 4,221 yards and 34 touchdowns while completing 66 percent of his passes, leading Auburn to a 10-3 record and the No. 8 seed in the College Football Playoff.
The senior signal-caller also proved dangerous on the ground, rushing for 527 yards on 150 carries. His dual-threat ability helped power an Auburn offense that finished second in the Southeastern Conference behind Georgia.
Creel emerged from a competitive group of Heisman finalists that included Clemson quarterback Chris Denson, Arizona State wide receiver Ja'Bree Bickham and LSU wide receiver Phillip Wright III.
The award provided a bright spot for Auburn following a disappointing 56-24 loss to Georgia in the SEC Championship Game. Despite falling short of the conference title, the Tigers secured a place in the 12-team playoff field.
Creel's Heisman victory adds his name to an exclusive list of Auburn legends, joining Pat Sullivan, Bo Jackson and Cam Newton as Tigers who have captured the award.
While the individual recognition cements Creel's place in Auburn history, his final chapter remains unwritten.
With the Tigers entering the College Football Playoff as the No. 8 seed, Creel now has an opportunity to add a national championship to his Heisman-winning season.
As it stands, Auburn enters the postseason at 10-3 with college football's top individual player leading its offense and a chance to turn an already memorable season into a championship campaign.
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