 The video was shot in two days in Gallatin and Hendersonville , Tennessee . On the first day of filming , Swift used a body double in order for both Swift , as the protagonist and antagonist , to appear in one shot . In a scene where she appeared dancing , White replaced Swift 's routine with a one having no rhythm ; she recalled , " It was some of the most fun I 'd had in a long time , just freaking out and doing the dumbest moves . " On the second day , they first filmed a prom scene and , lastly , the football game , both being filmed at Pope John Paul II High School . The school supplied many students as extras , including football players , band members , cheerleaders and students . The final prom scene used the school 's decorations for its real prom the next night . When filming for a touchdown , Till was unable to catch the ball , furthering the length of the shoot . " You put a lot of good solid effort in it and it looks good " , Swift stated about filming . 
