Every year, college football players across the nation face adversity and struggles ranging from illness to family issues and everything in between.
For Auburn kicker Alex McPherson, it has been a two-year struggle with health issues that kept him out for the majority of the 2024 season and his return and performance in 2025 so amazing to watch.
Members of the Football Writers Association of America have recognized what McPherson has gone through, as the Fort Payne, Ala., native has been named the recipient of the 24th annual Capital One Orange Bowl-FWAA Courage Award.
Cherry on top for McPherson
“It’s hard to put into words,” McPherson said.