The Detroit Lions on October 2, 1994 when Vernon Turner returned a punt 80 yards for a TD.
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Yes, the defense can return a missed field goal for a touchdown. However, the touchdown would be credited to the special teams and not to the defense since a field goal is considered a special teams play. The TD would be considered under the heading 'return of a missed field goal' and not a blocked kick nor punt return.
Ed podolak running back kansas city chiefs . 1st lion touchdown was Dennis Franklin
Billy Andrews from Clinton Louisiana intercepted Joe Namath ran it back for a TD....
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Comments: Akeem Green from Delaware state university has the longest fumble recovery for a touch down in FCS history against Morgan State university in 2007. ESPN #2 on top ten plays that night. Google longest fumble recovery for a touchdown in college football history Akeem Green play shows up. Green ran from the back of his in zone to score. It would been 109 yard return but was called 99 yard touchdown #FACTS