Cam Newton connected with Emory Blake on a school-record 94-yard touchdown pass on his first throw Saturday as No. 10 Auburn routed Louisiana-Monroe 52-3.Newton completed 14 of 19 passes for 245 yards with three touchdowns before sitting out most of the second half for the Tigers (5-0), who finally got a stress-free win after three straight close ones. The Southeastern Conference's top rusher, Newton didn't have a carry other than a sack, minimizing punishment in a mismatch of a game.
Auburn had risen to the Top 10 after three straight wins that weren't decided until the final minutes, but didn't need any drama in this one.
The Tigers scored on their first five drives to build a 31-3 halftime lead, including a 50-yard TD run by Onterio McCalebb on the game's second play.
Auburn has scored 52 points in each of their two meetings against Sun Belt Conference teams, including a 52-26 opening win over Arkansas State.
Auburn back-up QB,Barrett Trotter showed he also could run, with an 18-yard TD in the final quarter. He was the seventh Auburn player to score in the game.
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