 Newton was named the game MVP after scoring a career-best six total touchdowns, which were four passing and two rushing.With his performance, Newton also became the third player in NCAA FBS history to throw and run for 20-plus touchdowns in a single season joining former Florida teammate Tim Tebow and Colin Kaepernick, who reached the milestone earlier the same day.Newton was named the 2010 SEC Offensive Player of the Year as well as the 2010 AP Player of the Year.