Kicker Defies Disease to Lead Auburn | Auburn Tigers Football News

Auburn’s kicker Alex McPherson defied doctors who thought his football career was over after battling ulcerative colitis—now he’s back, elite, and set to lead the Tigers in 2026. With an 88.9% FG clip before his illness, he’s on track for historic stats. Wearing an ostomy bag, he trains with the starters, refusing special treatment. Coach Golesh is stunned by his grit—proving mental toughness is just as vital as physical skill when chasing greatness. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d05a928899c73738