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Iowa Upsets Michigan with Last-Second Touchdown
WHY IT MATTERS
The upset shifts Big Ten power dynamics, keeping Iowa in title contention and forcing Michigan to reassess strategy after a narrow loss.
What happened
Iowa’s No. 17 Hawkeyes stunned No. 18 Michigan with a 20‑19 victory on Saturday, thanks to a last‑second 16‑yard touchdown pass from quarterback Hank Brown to Reece Vander Zee as time expired.
The drive, 91 yards long, was aided by an unnecessary roughness penalty on Michigan near midfield. Brown’s earlier 29‑yard completion to Addison Ostrenga set up the winning play. Michigan had led 19‑14 after a 49‑yard touchdown from Bryce Underwood to JJ Buchanan, but failed to hold the lead.
The win marks Iowa’s first Big Ten victory over Michigan this season and keeps the Hawkeyes in the conference title race. The game followed a controversial clock ruling in Michigan’s earlier matchup with Western Michigan.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Hank Brown's last-second touchdown pass lifts Iowa to 20-19 win over Michigan in Big Ten
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