Despite his health struggles, McPherson returned to football, converting a field goal on his 22nd birthday. McPherson credits his faith, family, and the Auburn football program for their support throughout his journey. He now aims to raise awareness for ...

AUBURN — Despite a down performance in Auburn football's two-overtime loss to Missouri this past weekend, kicker Alex McPherson has the full support of his head coach moving forward. McPherson's had a tumultuous year-plus, hardly seeing the field last ...

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Hugh Freeze's comments echo those of the Auburn family, as fans have closely been following McPherson's story since he game down with his illness.

In his postgame press conference, Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze recalled McPherson visiting his office after the Missouri game, apologizing for “losing the game.” Freeze was visibly emotional, clearly happy for the kicker after all that McPherson has gone through in the last two years.

Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson connects on a 33-yard field goal against the Chicago Bears. Carolina Panthers kicker Ryan Fitzgerald misses a point-after touchdown to keep the score 13-6. Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy breaks contain and outraces the Detroit Lions defense to the end zone.

Evan McPherson just barely missed out on setting an all-time NFL record on Sunday. The Cincinnati Bengals kicker McPherson had a kick for the ages during his team’s Week 6 showdown against the Green Bay Packers … albeit one that did not count.

Welcome to Week 8! This is our first “bye-mageddon,” as six teams (the Cardinals, Lions, Jaguars, Raiders, Rams and Seahawks) are all off the board. That leave