Michigan football drops to No. 24 after Iowa loss; faces Minnesota next
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 6:03 PM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
Michigan football has fallen six spots to No. 24 in the US LBM Coaches Poll following a narrow 20-19 defeat to Iowa. The Wolverines allowed a last-minute touchdown after dominating much of the game statistically, including a career-high 276 passing yards from quarterback Bryce Underwood. This defeat marks Michigan's first loss of the season and places additional pressure as they prepare for their first road game against Minnesota, who recently upset Washington. The outcome has placed Michigan in a challenging position in the Big Ten.
- •Michigan is now 3-1, 0-1 in Big Ten play.
- •Iowa improved to No. 15 after their win.
- •The Wolverines recorded 429 total yards in the game.
- •Michigan faces Minnesota, who is also 3-1 following a recent upset.
- •The upcoming game marks Michigan's first away matchup this season.
- 6:03 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan football plummets in polls after gut-wrenching Iowa loss
"U-M needs to bounce back following its first loss of the season as it now heads on the road to take on Minnesota, its first game away from Ann Arbor.
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