Iowa wins on last play against Michigan after controversial field goal decision
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 2:40 AM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
Iowa secured a dramatic victory over Michigan at The Big House on September 26, 2026, with a last-second touchdown. Quarterback Hank Brown connected with wide receiver Reece Vander Zee as time expired, giving Iowa a 20-19 win. The game had been tense, especially after Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz opted for a field goal in a critical fourth-down situation late in the game, which was unsuccessful. Despite this, Iowa regained possession after Michigan's offense failed to progress, setting up the winning touchdown pass. Iowa's comeback highlights the resilience of the team in a high-pressure scenario against a tough opponent.
- •Iowa trailed 19-14 with two seconds left on the clock.
- •Hank Brown threw a game-winning touchdown to Reece Vander Zee.
- •Kirk Ferentz faced criticism for a late field goal decision.
- •Iowa's defense held Michigan to a three-and-out after the missed kick.
- •The win marked a significant upset for the Hawkeyes.
- 2:40 AMYahoo Sports — College football world in disbelief with Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz's strange FG decision late vs. Michigan
"The Iowa Hawkeyes were down to their last play against Michigan, and it was a do-or-die moment for Hawkeyes quarterback Hank Brown and wide receiver Reece Vander Zee. Brown had two seconds left on the clock with his team trailing 19-14 at The Big House in Ann Arbor. Despite fighting from behind under the most difficult circumstances, Brown threw a […] The post College football world in disbelief with Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz's strange FG decision late vs. Michigan appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NCAAF•Sep 27, 2026, 3:40 AMProjecting the CFP top 12 after Week 4: Gators claw into contention- NCAAF•Sep 27, 2026, 3:39 AMWeek 4 reactions from six Top 25 matchups: Dylan Raiola saves Oregon; Texas, Florida make SEC statements
NCAAF•Sep 27, 2026, 3:37 AMAlabama football TE Josh Ford addresses punch from Dylan Stewart
NCAAF•Sep 27, 2026, 3:36 AMWild scene as USC-Oregon brawl nearly erupts after brutal Dante Moore hit
NCAAF•Sep 27, 2026, 3:35 AMCincinnati Bearcats get nighttime Big 12 win over Kansas State
NCAAF•Sep 27, 2026, 3:35 AMESPN confirms if Donald Trump’s appearance at Texas vs Tennessee caused audio issues on TV broadcast
