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Iowa Stuns Michigan 20-19 With Final-Play TD

By Drooid · Sep 27, 2026, 4:14 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Iowa beat Michigan 20-19 in Ann Arbor, its first win there since 2010.
Hank Brown connected with Reece Vander Zee for a 16-yard touchdown on the final play.
Iowa scored 13 fourth-quarter points while Michigan incurred eight penalties for 75 yards.
Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood was 17-of-28 for 276 yards, two TDs and one interception.

History

Historical Context

After Iowa stunned No. 1 Michigan 12-10 in 1985, the Hawkeyes finally beat the Wolverines again in 2003, winning 30-27—their first victory over Michigan since that 1985 upset. The pattern of late-quarter comebacks reappeared in a recent win that broke a long road drought, reinforcing the program’s reputation for overturning historic disadvantages.

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Story summary

Iowa beat Michigan 20-19 in Ann Arbor, its first win there since 2010.
Hank Brown connected with Reece Vander Zee for a 16-yard touchdown on the final play.
Iowa scored 13 fourth-quarter points while Michigan incurred eight penalties for 75 yards.
Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood was 17-of-28 for 276 yards, two TDs and one interception.

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