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Cam Newton’s time coming to an end? Social media gushes over former TAMU QB Kyle Allen
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Starting in relief of former Auburn Tiger Cam Newton, one-time Texas A&M Aggie Kyle Allen had a career day for the Carolina Panthers on Sunday vs. the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale.
His second start in the National Football League, Allen threw for 261 yards and four touchdowns as the Panthers picked up their first win of the season, 38-20.
This strong showing earned Allen plenty of praise on social media:
Kyle Allen and Daniel Jones currently balling out.
— Rich Eisen (@richeisen) September 22, 2019
Kyle Allen has been sensational. Great touch. Sees the entire field. Everyone getting touches. #Carolina
— Colin Cowherd (@ColinCowherd) September 22, 2019
Touchdown Passes…
4: Kyle Allen today
4: Cam Newton last 6 starts pic.twitter.com/iVtyxj2nRP
— Action Network (@ActionNetworkHQ) September 22, 2019
Cam Newton trying to get his starting job back from Kyle Allen pic.twitter.com/EzWSDyWY0p
— Gump Cathcart (@bubbagumpino) September 22, 2019
https://twitter.com/Dat_dudejw/status/1175909334917795848
Cam Newton watching his entire offense surround Kyle Allen on the sidelines listening to every word pic.twitter.com/JVrmnhyiaI
— Sam (@Samiam3187) September 22, 2019
Cam Newton might be done with the Panthers
Kyle Allen is 18/24 with 4 TD 0 INT
— Eric Rosenthal (@ericsports) September 22, 2019
How Panthers fans feel about Cam Newton now since Kyle Allen balled out pic.twitter.com/NmOxRIEfib
— the_shane_falco_exp (@shanefalcoexp) September 22, 2019
TD passes of 41+ yards since 2017
Kyle Allen – 2
Cam Newton – 1— Scott Kacsmar (@ScottKacsmar) September 22, 2019
Kyle Allen> Cam Newton
— TP3Bets (@TP3bets) September 22, 2019
144.4 passer rating for Kyle Allen
Cam Newton has topped that number once in 125 career games
— Adam Stites (@AdamStites_) September 22, 2019
A five-star prospect in the 2014 class according to the 247Sports Composite, Allen was the No. 1 pro-style quarterback in the class and the No. 1 player in the state of Arizona.
Initially enrolling at Texas A&M, Allen appeared in 20 games over the 2014-15 seasons for the Aggies throwing for 3,532 yards, 33 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. Ironically, he competed with his opposition on Sunday, Kyler Murray, for the starting job at A&M during the 2015 season.
Announcing his intention to transfer in December 2015, Allen enrolled at the University of Houston. Sitting out the 2016 season due to NCAA transfer rules, he played in four games for the Cougars in 2017. Electing to forgo his senior year of eligibility, he signed with the Panthers as an undrafted free agent in 2018.
The starter for the first two games of the season, former Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton was sidelined with a foot injury. When on the field, Newton has been less than effective, winning just one of his last 10 starts.
Perhaps a new era was born on Sunday: The Kyle Allen era in Charlotte.
A graduate of Bowling Green State University, Teddy Rydquist has been contributing to Saturday Down South and Saturday Tradition since 2019. In addition to his work here, he has covered the Michigan Wolverines for GBMWolverine and Wolverine Digest. He can be found on Twitter @TeddyRydquist.
