field goal question

[Warrenkicker]

Actually Dempsey kicked the ball 62 1/2 yards. There is film of this kick and it shows the ball set at the other 37 1/2 yard line. They rounded up for statistical purposes back then. Elam kicked the ball from the other 47 yard line. Elam's kick was actually a longer kick but both are listed as the same length by the NFL. The longest college field goal without a tee is 65 yards.