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What is the college record for longest field goal?

What is the college record for longest field goal?

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Sixty-nine yards was all that stood in the way of Ove Johansson and history. Forty-four years ago, Johansson kicked a 69-yard field goal against East Texas State, becoming the record-holder for the longest field goal in college football history.

Who holds the record for most field goals?

Tennessee Titans kicker Rob Bironas made history when he successfully converted eight field goal attempts during a 38-36 win over the Houston Texans on Oct. 21, 2007. Bironas converted field goals of 52, 25, 21, 30, 28, 43, 29, 29 yards.

What is the shortest field goal in NFL history?

The longest field goal (Tom Dempsey, 63 yards) and shortest field goal (Tom Dempsey, 8 yards) in Saints history occurred in the same game (11/8/70 vs. Detroit)

What’s the longest field goal in NFL history?

Matt Prater owns the the longest field goal in NFL history. He bombed one 64 yards as a member of the Denver Broncos before halftime against the Tennessee Titans in 2013, breaking the record set by New Orleans Saints’ Tom Dempsey in 1970 and matched by names like Jason Elam, Sebastian Janikowski, David Akers, Graham Gano and Brett Maher.

Who is the all time NCAA football record holder?

FBS: 1,215 – Steve Bartalo, Colorado State, 1983–86, 4,813 yards FCS: 1,240 – Jordan Scott, Colgate, 2005–08, 5,621 yards DIV III: 1,324 – Levell Coppage, Wisconsin–Whitewater, 2008–11, 7,795 yards FBS: 450 – Kevin Smith, UCF, 2007, 2,567 yards FCS: 450 – Jamaal Branch, Colgate, 2003, 2,326 yards

How big is the field goal post in the NFL?

Considering a field goal post is just 18.5 feet wide in the NFL and NCAA, sending 50-yard field goal attempts through the uprights is incredible difficult. Nailing them from 60 or more yards is even more incredible.

When did Justin Tucker kick a 61 yard field goal?

Unlike the above, some kicker-heavy games produce history and a win. Justin Tucker proved this back in 2013 with a 61-yard boot against the Detroit Lions—a kick with 43 seconds left to help his Baltimore Ravens win the game, 18-16.