To shotgun, or not to shotgun on the opponent's goal line? In college football, "not to" is the right answer. Yet many offensive coordinators prefer remaining in the shotgun just a yard away from paydirt despite a higher success rate with quarterbacks under center.

Don't believe it? USA TODAY Sports examined every 2024 snap near the goal line for 15 of the most prominent programs in the country. Here were the outcomes of each:

Alabama | Arizona State | Boise State | Clemson | Georgia | Indiana | LSU | Miami | Michigan | Missouri | Nebraska | Notre Dame | Ole Miss | Penn State | Texas

Alabama

BALL ON 1

Vs South Carolina

Situation: Second-and-goal

Formation: Shotgun

Outcome: Run for no gain

Vs South Carolina

Situation: Third-and-goal

Formation: Shotgun

Outcome: TD run

Vs LSU

Si

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