Fansided · Oct 9, 2025
Is Alex McPherson back to his old self? Hugh Freeze thinks so
Auburn Tigers kicker Alex McPherson (38) warms up before Auburn Tigers take on Ball State Cardinals at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. | Jake Crandall/ Advertiser / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesThe past two years have been a struggle for Alex McPherson. The Auburn kicker has battled an illness that caused him to lose weight and, therefore, power in his right kicking leg.
In his junior season, the Fort Payne, Ala., native has been perfect on extra points and all four field goal attempts, but hasn't had the power to try the long field goals that he was adept at making in his freshman season.