The proof is in the numbers: Kickers are hitting long field goals at a higher rate this season and one big reason why that appears to be happening is because of a new K-Ball rule that was implemented this year.

Eighteen days after Minnesota Vikings kicker Will Reichard missed a 51-yard field goal attempt against the Cleveland Browns in London when his ball took an unexpected turn, Amazon Prime play-by-play announcer Al Michaels reminded viewers that the strange curve of the ball at Tottenham Stadium is still a sensitive subject for the league.

SMU had a chance to tie the game against Miami in the fourth quarter, but the kick was ruled no good after going over the goal post.

Smack tied the current record of eight 50-or-more-yard field goals and tied a career-high kick length of 56 yards against Long Island University.

K Cam Little on a 68-yard field goal that set an NFL record for longest field goal, helping the Jaguars to a 30-29 overtime victory over the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium Sunday: “Once I saw it clear the crossbar,