In 11-man football, the field goal is worth three points. In six-man, the field goal is worth four points. However, despite the extra point for a make, field goals are a rare sight during a game.

On Oct. 16, 1976, Ove Johansson kicked the longest field goal in college football history. Here's what we know about that extraordinary day in Abilene, Texas.

Impact: The Shockers abandoned football after the 1986 season, but Williams returned to campus to attempt another 67-yard field goal in 2008 (he was unsuccessful). T-4. 65 Yards, Tony Franklin ...

64 yards. Maddux Trujillo, Temple - 2024. Garrett Lindholm, Tarleton State - 2009. Jose Martinez, UTEP - 2008. Russell Erxleben, Texas - 1977. Tony Franklin, Texas A&M - 1976 ...

College football is already buzzing in Week 0 over Florida State's Ryan Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald ended the first half of Florida State's game with Georgia Tech by booting a 59-yard field goal.