Cam Newton: Auburn Star and Heisman Hopeful Center of NCAA Probe

Auburn superstar quarterback and Heisman trophy candidate Cam Newton is reportedly under investigation according to a story by ESPN.

The report mentions that soon after Newton's visit to Mississippi State, the school that ended up being Newton's second choice, contact was made with former Mississippi State quarterback John Bond about Newton coming to the school and what it would take.

"He said it would take some cash to get Cam," Bond said. "I called our athletic director, Greg Byrne, and he took it from there. That was pretty much it."

ESPN goes on to name the man who made contact with Bond, allegedly on Newton's behalf.

Here's what we know about the developing story.

Mississippi State Called the SEC

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AUBURN, AL - OCTOBER 23: Quarterback Cameron Newton #2 of the Auburn Tigers celebrates after their 24-17 over the LSU Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on October 23, 2010 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

ESPN.com reports that Mississippi State called the SEC office with Bond's information shortly after he brought it to the attention of the school.

The story goes on to say that the man who contacted John Bond was his former Mississippi State teammate  Kenny Rogers, who played there from 1982-85. Rogers operates a company based in Chicago called Elite Football Preparation, that "matches high school athletes with college programs."

Sums As Much As $200,000 Are Being Thrown Around

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AUBURN, AL - OCTOBER 23: Quarterback Cameron Newton #2 of the Auburn Tigers rushes upfield against the LSU Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on October 23, 2010 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

John Bond told Mississippi State officials that Rogers said the going rate being offered for Newton was around $200,000.

But since Newton had a relationship with MSU head coach Dan Mullen from their days with the Florida Gators, Mississippi State could get him for $180,000.

Money Given to His Father's Church?

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AUBURN, AL - OCTOBER 23: Quarterback Cameron Newton #2 of the Auburn Tigers passes upfield against the LSU Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on October 23, 2010 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Newton's parents are cooperating with the investigation.

Cameron Newton's father, Cecil Newton said the family received a letter from the NCAA "about a month ago" asking for bank and financial statements.

He said he submitted statements and records for the church where he is pastor, Holy Zion Center of Deliverance in Newnan, Ga.

Cameron's Parents Deny Wrong Doing

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AUBURN, AL - OCTOBER 16: Quarterback Cam Newton #2 of the Auburn Tigers throws a practice pass before the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Jordan-Hare Stadium on October 16, 2010 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)

Cameron's father Cecil Newton told ESPN.com that "If Rogers tried to solicit money from Mississippi State, he did it on his own, without our knowledge."

Cameron's mother Jackie added: "If you've ever seen our church, you'd know we don't have any money, we have nothing."

Auburn Is Aware of the Situation

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LEXINGTON, KY - OCTOBER 09: Gene Chizik the Head Coach of the Auburn Tigers is pictured during the SEC game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Commonwealth Stadium on October 9, 2010 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Auburn University representatives haven't said much but they acknowledge that something is going on.

“We have been made aware of the allegation," Auburn assistant athletic director, media relations Kirk Sampson said. "Unfortunately, we cannot comment at this time.

He also added: "However, Cam Newton is eligible to play football at Auburn.”

Stay tuned.