Auburn’s special team was nothing less than a disaster last season after finishing dead last in the nation with a 54.4 conversion rate. What made their situation even worse was losing their starting kicker, Alex McPherson, who went out for the entire season because of gastrointestinal issues after showing action at the Kentucky game. But this year, he’s back on track, turning heads since the start. His best show came against South Alabama, where McPherson went 2-for-2 on field goals. And the result? Hugh Freeze’s team is already turning up the heat with a perfect 3-0 record.

But there’s life beyond the game too, and for McPherson, it’s his wife, Hannah Simpson. So, let’s know more about her.

Who is Alex McPherson’s wife, Hannah Simpson?

Alex McPherson’s journey to getting back on his feet and playing for Auburn was not that straightforward. Last December, after he had his colon removed, he was working hard this past summer to get ready for the season, but then misery struck him. Some issues started showing up as doctors found more ulcers, and he even lost weight. Yet through all of i,t he came back with his team supporting his doctors’ efforts and, most importantly, his high school sweetheart Hannah Simpson’s love and backing.

Simpson, who’s also an Auburn graduate, tied the knot with McPherson on the 21st of June 2025 and became McPherson forever. While her career details remain under wraps, her belief system is very well known with her IG bio that says, “Follower of Christ.” And with God she is a firm believer in Alex’s hard work and resilience too. “Alex is just so sweet,” said Hannah. “He’s so real, and he’s so loyal—he’s just a good guy who has stood strong.” Now, let’s know more about how their love story started.

How did Hannah Simpson and Alex McPherson meet? 

Ever heard of a high school romance that turned into a love story that you cherish forever? Well, Hannah Simpson and Alex McPherson’s story is one of them. Which started when both of them were in Fort Payne, Alabama; after dating in high school, both came in together when Hannah entered Auburn to complete her graduation. Talk about destiny.

After that their bond grew strong over the years, and the result? Alex McPherson went on his knees years later to propose to her at Alys Beach, Florida, back in May 2024. And a year later, they had a summer wedding on the night of Alex’s 22nd birthday. Hannah recalled that very moment and said, “It was an amazing day. Alex had just been released from UAB. He had been vomiting, and he was weak, but he had started to gain weight, and he surprised me with his proposal after telling me we were taking a drive to the beach to celebrate our third year of dating.”

But now let’s dig deeper into Hannah Simpson’s career apart from her love life.

What does Hannah Simpson do for a living? 

Talking of Hannah’s career and academic interests, there’s no information publicly available, but one thing is clear: she fulfilled her duties towards Alex McPherson and even managed her studies.

Throughout his battle with ulcerative colitis, it was Hannah who stayed beside him. And it wasn’t just emotional support but also getting involved with the medical staff, understanding his treatment process, and even guiding him through difficult choices like whether to have surgery or not. “We really talked it through. We wanted to make sure Alex truly wanted the surgery,” Hannah said. Her presence offered Alex comfort and emotional stability during a very trying period.

Everyone could see Hannah’s unwavering loyalty and care towards Alex. She remained a constant source of strength, even when he was falling apart and getting weak. And just like that, she helped him stay positive and focused on getting back to playing football. Now, Auburn got his best kicker back on the field, and that’s not just because of his grind but because of Hannah’s strength and force behind him.