Iowa’s Last-Second TD Secures 20-19 Win Over Michigan

Iowa's last-second touchdown lifts them to a 20-19 victory over Michigan in a thrilling college football showdown.

September 27, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Ann Arbor, Mich. — In a dramatic finish, the No. 17 Iowa Hawkeyes secured a 20-19 victory over the No. 18 Michigan Wolverines with a last-second touchdown pass from quarterback Hank Brown to Reece Vander Zee.

The Hawkeyes executed a 91-yard drive in the final moments, aided by an unnecessary roughness penalty against Michigan, to set up Brown’s 16-yard touchdown pass with just two seconds left on the clock.

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Despite a strong performance from Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood, including a 49-yard touchdown pass to JJ Buchanan, the Wolverines could not hold onto their lead. Iowa’s defense and special teams played a crucial role in setting up the game-winning drive.

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