MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The NCAA said it found no major violations committed by Auburn regarding Cam Newton or other pay-for-play allegations and has concluded multiple investigations of the program.
The NCAA released a statement Wednesday saying it has closed its 13-month investigation into Auburn’s recruitment of the Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback, whose father shopped his services to another school for nearly $200,000.
The NCAA also cleared Auburn in allegations by four former players that they received payments during their recruitment or careers.
In March, Raven Gray, Stanley McCover, Chaz Ramsey and Troy Reddick told HBO’s “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel” they received thousands of dollars while being recruited by or playing for the Tigers.
Footnotes.
Washington State quarterback Jeff Tuel (clavicle) has been cleared to play Saturday against Stanford, though coach Paul Wulff said Tuel’s playing time will be decided on game day.
• Florida linebacker Dee Finley is transferring “to pursue other opportunities,” Gators coach Will Muschamp said.
• Minnesota quarterback MarQueis Gray said his injured left big toe feels 100 percent and he will be ready to go Oct. 22 against Nebraska.
• Tulsa receiver Damaris Johnson received a one-year deferred sentence after pleading guilty to felony embezzlement charges. The Associated Press
