Alabama 's Cam Newton wins the Heisman Trophy as college football 's best player . He is the quarterback of top - ranked Alabama , who will play in the national title game . NCAA allows him to play after probe of pay - for - play violations .
Auburn 's Cam Newton wins the Heisman Trophy as college football 's best player . He is the quarterback of top-ranked Tigers , who will play in the national title game . NCAA cleared him to play after probe of pay-for-play scheme .