Cam Newton & Johnny Manziel on Heisman Wins, Alabama Victories & Challenging Narratives

Episode 7 of Glory Daze brings together two of college football’s biggest legends – Cam Newton and Johnny Manziel – for a sit-down you won’t forget. Cam opens up about his incredible journey, starting at Florida where he played for Urban Meyer alongside Tim Tebow, before making the decision to transfer to Auburn. There, he became a college football icon, winning the Heisman Trophy and leading the Tigers to a national championship. Johnny shares his own path to the Heisman at Texas A&M, and the two trade stories about the highs, the pressures, and the spotlight that comes with being at the center of the sport.

From Cam’s dominant run in college to becoming the face of the Carolina Panthers, winning an NFL MVP, and taking his team all the way to the Super Bowl, this episode dives into the moments that shaped him on and off the field. Along the way, Cam and Johnny compare their experiences, talk about how much the game has changed, and look back on the wild ride that made them two of the most memorable players of their era. If you love college football history, Heisman stories, and behind-the-scenes NFL talk, this is one you don’t want to miss.

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:23 - Cam and Johnny’s Heisman Experience
8:31 - Playing Behind Tim Tebow
9:51 - Cam, Johnny, and Tebow Being One of One in CFB
11:24 - Cam and Johnny Being “The Heads of the Underdogs”
13:45 - Cam and Johnny’s Huge wins in Tuscaloosa
15:11 - Cam’s 2010 Auburn Season
19:15 - Is Cam’s 2010 Season the Greatest Ever for a College QB?
20:20 - Winning the Natty at Auburn
21:35 - Ad for Fanatics
22:38 - Cam’s Epic Rookie Year in Carolina
24:40 - Cam: “Great Player…Terrible Teammate.”
26:32 - Luke Kuechly Love
28:15 - Cam’s Relationship with the SB Fumble
29:42 - Cam’s 2025 Top Ten QB List
32:26 - The Current State of Football Media
34:05 - Jalen Hurt’s Potential
36:48 - The Top 4 QBs in the NFL
40:10 - How Does Jalen Make Cam’s Top Ten??
42:42 - Athletic Nicotine Ad
43:39 - Cam’s Florida Gator Daze
48:32 - Cam’s Biggest Takeaways @ Florida
50:15 - Cam’s Decision to Transfer to Juco
52:56 - The Atmosphere of the SEC
54:30 - Cam and Johnny on the Transfer Portal
1:02:08 - Arch Manning the Next Heisman Winner?
1:04:05 - 2016 Shoulder Injury/What Ifs
1:08:04 - Cam’s Credit for Elevating the QB Position
1:11:19 - Cam’s One Word to Describe his Glory Daze

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