The actual structure of the goal posts may vary, but by rule the only difference is the distance between the uprights. In college (and the NFL), they are 18 feet 6 inches apart. In high school, they are 23 feet 4 inches apart.
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Closer to the field of play? No. In both college and the NFL, the goalpost is situated at the back of the end zone, which is always 10 yards deep.