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Auburn kicker Alex McPherson's comeback beats No. 1 Georgia

Original: Auburn’s Alex McPherson lost 55 pounds to illness. His comeback led to a kick that beat No. 1 Georgia https://www. nytim

Auburn kicker Alex McPherson, who lost 55 pounds after being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis as a freshman, returned from the illness and made the decisive kick in an upset win over No. 1-ranked Georgia. The story of his recovery and game-winning boot is drawing widespread attention as one of college football's most inspiring comebacks this season.

Why now: His game-winning kick against the nation's top team, coming after a serious illness, is a remarkable sports comeback story.

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• Auburn’s Alex McPherson lost 55 pounds to illness. His comeback led to a kick that beat No. 1 Georgia https://www. nytimes.com/athletic/7703048/2 026/10/19/alex-mcpherson-colon-auburn/ As a freshman, McPherson was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis that left him "skin and… · athletic@sportsfeed.me

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