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CBS Sports: Auburn's Newton claims redemption, and a national title

Cam Newton didn't play his best game against Oregon for the national championship. But, battling an aching back, he did just enough to secure victory. Mike Freeman says Newton's performance produces well-earned vindication.

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Since 2002, we've correctly projected the winner of every single Heisman Trophy contest. Starting in 2010, we're running a season-long Heisman Trophy poll, providing ongoing commentary, and aggregating the best news about the top Heisman candidates around the country.

When it comes to our projections, well, we really can't say it any better than ESPN's Neil Everett - just a few days before the 2009 winner was announced: