Iowa Edges Michigan 20-19 on Last-Second Touchdown

Lansing, MI, September 26, 2026 —

The No. 17 University of Iowa football team secured a narrow 20-19 victory over the No. 18 University of Michigan Wolverines on Saturday in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Hawkeyes achieved the win with a dramatic game-winning touchdown pass on the final play of the contest.

The scoreboard indicated a 19-14 lead for Michigan as the game entered its final moments. Iowa’s offense managed to drive down the field, culminating in a touchdown that shifted the score to 20-19 in favor of the Hawkeyes. A successful extra point was not needed following the touchdown as the final whistle blew immediately after the scoring play.

Details regarding the specific players involved in the game-winning touchdown pass, including the quarterback and receiver, were not provided in the summary. Similarly, the summary did not elaborate on the circumstances leading up to the final offensive push by Iowa, such as prior plays, penalties, or timeouts called.

The loss marks a significant setback for the Michigan Wolverines in front of their home crowd. The specific implications of this defeat for either team’s season standing or rankings were not detailed in the provided summary.

Story summarized from the original created by LARRY LAGE, Associated Press on www.wlns.com, see more information here.

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