Iowa edges Michigan with last-second touchdown in Big House

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Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Iowa edges Michigan with last-second touchdown in Big House
Summary

Iowa defeated Michigan 20-19 at the Big House on September 26, 2026, thanks to a last-second 16-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Hank Brown to receiver Reece Vander Zee. The victory handed Michigan its second loss of the season, now at 2-2, following a controversial finish to their prior game against Western Michigan. The college football community reacted to the dramatic finish, calling it 'poetic justice' for Iowa after their own previous close call this season.

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  • •Iowa scored the game-winning touchdown with no time left on the clock.
  • •Hank Brown connected with Reece Vander Zee for the decisive play.
  • •Michigan fell to 2-2 on the season after this close loss.
  • •The game featured back-and-forth action and social media reactions.
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  • 11:26 PMYahoo Sports — Iowa beats Michigan with zeros on clock. College football world reacts: 'Poetic justice'
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Two seconds is better than one. Iowa football beats Michigan on final play in Big House. Check out social media reaction.

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