Iowa scores game-winning touchdown against Michigan on final play
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 1:51 AM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Iowa stunned Michigan with a touchdown pass on the last play to win 20-19 at Michigan Stadium on September 26. The Hawkeyes, led by quarterback Hank Brown, executed a crucial 91-yard drive capped by a 16-yard touchdown to Reese Vander Zee. Iowa benefited from a late unnecessary roughness penalty against Michigan, allowing them a first down that kept their hopes alive. Michigan's late-game misfortunes contributed to their narrow loss, as an injury to a Wolverine player allowed Iowa additional time to regroup before the final play.
- •Iowa won 20-19 against Michigan on September 26.
- •Hank Brown threw the game-winning touchdown on the last play.
- •A crucial late penalty gave Iowa a first down.
- •Michigan faced setbacks with injuries late in the game.
- 1:51 AMYahoo Sports — Iowa had to have so many things go right to even have a chance of miracle over Michigan
"The Hawkeyes stunned the Big House by capitalizing on some good fortune down the stretch.
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