The National Collegiate Athletics Association announced Wednesday that its investigation into Auburn’s recruitment of former quarterback and 2010 Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton is over.

Auburn fans everywhere celebrate while Alabama fans shake their heads in disappointment.

Auburn U. received a letter from the NCAA enforcement staff announcing the conclusion of their investigation.

No major rule violations were found.

The NCAA’s statement read, “After conducting more than 80 interviews, the NCAA has concluded its investigation into Auburn University.

“The NCAA enforcement staff is committed to a fair and thorough investigative process. As such, any allegations of major rules violations must meet a burden of proof, which is a higher standard than rampant public speculation online and in the media.

“The allegations must be based on credible and persuasive information and includes a good-faith belief that the Committee on Infractions could make a finding.

“As with any case, should the enforcement staff become aware of additional credible information, it will review the information to determine whether further investigation is warranted.”

Athletic Director Jay Jacobs released a statement Wednesday evening.

His response read, “We appreciate the NCAA and thank them for their professionalism and thoroughness during this exhaustive investigation. We are pleased to put this matter behind us.”

The letter concluded a 13-month investigation.