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Few players have embodied the spirit of a ‘true Auburn man’ quite like the Auburn Tigers’ kicker, Alex McPherson. The 22-year-old was sidelined in 2024

College Football News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 22

Auburn Commit Wins Kicking National Champion Honors

With Alex McPherson in his final year with the Auburn Tigers, there have been some concerns about how the Tigers will move on from him. After all, when McPherson was sidelined with a gastrointestinal issue in 2024, the Tigers’ kicking suffered immensely, begging the question: who is next?

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 22

Auburn Kicker Alex McPherson Details Culture Change From 2025 to 2026

In a world where it’s easy to change programs, Auburn kicker Alex McPherson is the outlier. He’s been with the Tigers for all of his collegiate career, setting foot on the Plains in 2022.

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College Football News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 21

Auburn Kicker Alex McPherson Provides Positive Update on Health After 2025 Scare

There have been few players who have fit the description of ‘a true Auburn man’ quite like Alex McPherson, who has been the kicker for the Auburn Tigers since 2022.

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25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2026 college football season

College football has historically been known as a sport that caters to the elite. It is very difficult to win a national championship if you aren't Notre Dame, Alabama, Ohio State, or a host of other schools that have great programs that invest heavily in keeping them at the top.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / April 24

Auburn Tigers Making Strides for One of the Best Specialist Recruits in the Nation

The Auburn Tigers have had a bit of a difficult go of things as it relates to the kicking game over the last few seasons, as their starter, Alex McPherson, has been sidelined for much of the last two seasons due to a severe case of ulcerative colitis.

College Football News / Auburn Tigers on SI / March 18

Auburn Football Star Back ‘At Full Strength for the First Time in a Long Time’

The story of Alex McPherson, the current kicker for the Auburn Tigers, is one of perseverance, heart and determination, and a dark chapter seems to finally be reaching its conclusion for the young Alabama native.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / October 28

Auburn's McPherson Nets SEC Special Teams Player of the Week

Auburn Tigers kicker Alex McPherson’s life is a powerful story of perseverance. He’s been consistently knocked down, whether by his gastrointestinal issues or disappointing performances, but he always manages to get right back up and dazzle the Auburn faithful.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / October 25

Hugh Freeze's Emotional Reaction to Alex McPherson's Bounce-Back Game

Auburn Tigers kicker Alex McPherson entered this week’s game against Arkansas coming off the back of a rough game against Missouri where he was just 1-for-4 on field goals.

College Football News / Field Level Media / October 25

Rayshawn Pleasant's pick-six helps Auburn defeat Arkansas

Rayshawn Pleasant had two interceptions, including a go-ahead pick-six on Saturday, as the visiting Auburn Tigers rallied for a 33-24 victory over the Arkansas Razorbacks in Southeastern Conference play.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / October 21

Auburn Holds onto Belief That Alex McPherson Has Future Ahead

Auburn football’s kickers have struggled immensely since the team’s starter, Alex McPherson, was forced to the sideline with ulcerative colitis. In the 2024 season without McPherson, Auburn turned to Towns McGough and Ian Vachon, both of whom weren’t able to find their footing.

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Ranking all the new FBS head coaches for the 2026 season

Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / October 19

Dave Portnoy Facing Backlash for Comments on Saturday

The Auburn Tigers have not had the start to their 2025 SEC schedule they wanted. Under head coach Hugh Freeze, Auburn lost its first four conference games, all of which came against ranked opponents in the Oklahoma Sooners, Texas A&M Aggies, Georgia Bulldogs and Missouri Tigers.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / October 10

Auburn K Improving Range After Recovering from Illness

Amidst a season of narratives, Auburn Tigers kicker Alex McPherson’s story has been perhaps the one that’ll tug the most on your heartstrings. The Fort Payne, Ala.