What is the longest field goal in college football history, and when was it set?
Ove Johansson, playing for Abilene Christian, booted this 69-yard record holder in a victory over East Texas State on October 16, 1976 in their home stadium (Shotwell Stadium) in Abilene, TX. Here’s the top 10 college field goals: 69 yards: Ove Johansson, Abilene Christian (W 17–0) v East Texas State, October 16, 1976 (2-inch tee) Shotwell Stadium, Abilene. NAIA. 67 yards: Russell Erxleben, Texas (W 72–15) v Rice, October 1, 1977 (2-inch tee) 67 yards: Steve Little, Arkansas (L 9–13) v Texas, October 15, 1977 (2-inch tee) 67 yards: Joe Williams, Wichita State (W 33–7) v Southern Illinois, October 21, 1978 (2-inch tee) 67 yards: Tom Odle, Fort Hays State (W 22–14) v Washburn, November 5, 1988 (2-inch tee), NCAA Division II. 67 yards: Mike Billengas, Tecnologico de Monterrey Campus Mexico City ([Mexico City, Mexico]) (L 22–14) v UVM (MEX), July 27, 2006 65 yards: John Triplett Haxall, Princeton (L 1g,1s-2g,2t,1s) v Yale, November 30, 1882 (w/out tee) The Polo Grounds, 5th Avenue at 110th
