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Impact McPherson will remain sidelined as the Tigers face off against the Crimson Tide on Saturday. The 5-foot-9 sophomore's lone appearance came against Kentucky in Week 9.
NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
ALEX MCPHERSON #38 - KICKER - AUBURN TIGERS
2 FGA •
1 FGM •
100% PAT
2 FGA
1 FGM
100% PAT
Remaining out Saturday McPherson (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Alabama.
Ruled out for Week 13 McPherson (undisclosed) is listed out for Saturday's game against Texas A&M.
Impact McPherson will miss his third consecutive match since his return from injury on Week 9. The sophomore kicker will aim to be back for the final game against Alabama.
NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Out Saturday McPherson (undisclosed) won't play against UL-Monroe, Jacob Waters of Opelika-Auburn news reports.
Impact McPherson won't manage to go for the Tigers. That will leave Towns McGough in line to start at place-kicker for Auburn.
NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Out versus Vanderbilt McPherson (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game versus Vanderbilt, Nathan King of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact McPherson, who was previously listed as doubtful, is out Saturday due to an undisclosed injury. He has appeared in one game this season and made one of his two field goals and all three of his extra points. Towns McGough is set to take kicks for the Tigers.
NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Doubtful vs. Commodores McPherson (undisclosed) has been downgraded to doubtful ahead of Auburn's clash with Vanderbilt.
Impact McPherson was listed as questionable earlier in the week, but now the kicker's chances of playing appear slim. That should leve Towns McGough as the starting place-kicker for the Tigers.
NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable vs. Vanderbilt McPherson is listed questionable for Saturday's game against Vanderbilt.
Impact McPherson was able to return to the field during the game against Kentucky. The sophomore kicker missed most of the season to an injury and could be he is still limited by it.
OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Ready to roll McPherson (illness) is good to go for Auburn's clash with Georgia.
Impact The kicker had dealt with an illness during the week, but he was deemed probable midway through the week and sure enough will suit up against the Bulldogs. It'll be the kicker's first action of the season, and he should handle the starting place-kicker duties in Athens.
OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Probable for Saturday McPherson (illness) is probable for Auburn's game Saturday at Georgia.
Impact McPherson did not play during the Tigers' latest game. Towns McGough was their placekicker then. According to Peter Rauterkus of AL.com, McPherson does not have enough "strength" to instill confidence on the team.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go Saturday McPherson (illness) is off the SEC injury report and will be available against Oklahoma.
Impact McPherson had been dealing with an illness during the week but is good to go as Auburn looks to rebound against the Sooners.
SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Upgraded to probable McPherson (illness) is listed as probable for Saturday's game versus Oklahoma.
Impact McPherson has been upgraded to probable after being listed as questionable on Wednesday's report. Given he's dealing with an illness and not an injury, it's very likely he will be able to play in Saturday's conference clash.
SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable vs. Sooners McPherson (illness) is listed questionable for Saturday's game against Oklahoma.
Impact McPherson has been unable to make his season debut as he continues to recover from an illness. The sophomore kicker will hope to get back in this week's contest but should he be out, his next opportunity will be against Georgia on the road.
SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Out vs. Arkansas McPherson (illness) is out for Auburn's game Saturday against Arkansas.
Impact Saturday will include McPherson's fourth DNP of 2024. During the three games he sat out ill, Towns McGough was Auburn's primary kicker. McPherson's stand-in made two of three field goals and 18 extra points without missing any. After hosting Arkansas, the Tigers are scheduled for a game against Oklahoma on Sept. 28.
SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable against Arkansas McPherson (illness) is lsited as questionable ahead of Saturday's matchup against Arkansas, per Auburn's official team injury report.
Impact McPherson has yet to play a game for the Tigers this season after logging a perfect season in 2023 with an unspecified illness. The sophomore kicker was said to be feeling better, and the questionable status is an encouraging sign after McPherson was held out of each of the team's first three games. Should he continue to be held out, Towns McGough will likely continue to handle the placekicking responsibilities in his absence.
SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Could face multi-week absence McPherson (illness) doesn't have a firm timeline to return but head coach Hugh Freeze mentioned Monday that McPherson thinks he'll return by Week 3 or 4, Adam Cole of The Opelika-A...
Impact While coach Freeze couldn't put a stamp on an actual return date for McPherson, he reiterated that the sophomore kicker is getting better. As long as McPherson remains out, Towns McGough will handle the team's placekicking duties.
SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to be out for Week 1 McPherson (illness) is expected to be out Saturday against Alabama A&M, Adam Cole of The Opelika-Auburn News reports.
Impact McPherson being out for Week 1 suggests Towns McGough will be Auburn's placekicker Saturday. But with the former feeling "much better" physically, perhaps he could be available when the Tigers play their next matchup by hosting California on Sept. 7.
AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE
Ramping up kicks McPherson (illness) has steadily regained weight and Auburn's special teams coordinator said the kicker is, "ramping up" kicks in practice this week, Nathan King of 247Sports.com r...
Impact McPherson had a gastrointestinal issue this offseason, but he's now working his way back to being healthy for Auburn's season opener against Alabama A&M. While the kicker ramping up kicks does not mean he for sure will be healthy next week, he's moving in the right direction of recovery.
AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE
Still unable to practice Head coach Hugh Freeze indicated that McPherson (illness) is doing better but is still unable to return to practice, per Justin Ferguson of AuburnObserver.com.
Impact McPherson has missed practice with an unspecified illness, and although Freeze indicated that he's making progress in his recovery, the sophomore apparently is still unable to return to practice. The 5-foot-9 kicker had a perfect season for the Tigers in 2023, making all 13 of his field goal attempts and going 40-for-40 on extra points as well.
AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE
#PMARSHONAU: Alex McPherson carries on a family tradition of excellence Auburn kicker Alex McPherson is kicking at his 'dream school' and loving it
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Young Auburn kicker ready to build onto successful finish to 2022 season Auburn redshirt freshman kicker Alex McPherson has a bright future with the Tigers.
JANUARY 17, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Will Auburn give freshman Alex McPherson a shot at kicker? “Alex is ready, but Anders still has our full support."
OCTOBER 4, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM
