Kicker With A Bag, Grit And Grit | Auburn Tigers Football News

Auburn kicker Alex McPherson is heading to SEC Media Days with a story that’s anything but ordinary—he battled ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s, even underwent surgery to remove his large intestine, all while playing with a colostomy bag. Through health hurdles and three coaching changes since committing in 2021, he delivered a breakout 2025 season, going 20-for-23 on field goals and perfect on extra points. His resilience amid medical battles and program chaos makes him a symbol of grit—and a voice worth hearing in the NIL era. 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/60d8c33d7e05c2b3