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Originally Posted by bossman72
Then how come i never see a missed field goal (even one that comes up short) have the ball start at the 20 (as it would for a touch back)? Do teams have the option of taking it at the previous line of scrimmage on a missed field goal? I'm not trying to be an a$$, i'm just confused.
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Depends on which level you are talking about. If you are watching a game on TV, it is likely to be college or pro which are different. In HS (Fed) ball, a missed FG that crosses the goal line is treated like a punt. It comes out to the 20, not the line of scrimmage.
Texas and Mass. use NCAA rules in HS in case you are seeing one of their games on TV.