No. 17 Iowa Edges No. 18 Michigan on Last-Second Touchdown
No. 17 Iowa narrowly defeated No. 18 Michigan 20-19 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, securing the win with a touchdown pass on the game's final play.
Albany Schenectady Troy, NY, September 26, 2026 —
Ann Arbor, Michigan – The No. 17 University of Iowa football team secured a dramatic victory over the No. 18 University of Michigan Wolverines, prevailing 20-19 on a touchdown pass as time expired. The contest took place in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
The closely contested game saw the Hawkeyes clinch the win in the final moments, with the decisive score coming on a play as the game concluded. The final score reflected the narrow margin of victory for Iowa.
Details regarding the specific plays leading up to the final touchdown, the identity of the players involved in the scoring play, or the overall game statistics beyond the final score were not immediately available in the provided summary.
This outcome marks a significant conference win for the Iowa Hawkeyes. The Michigan Wolverines, playing at home, were unable to hold onto their lead as the game concluded.
Further information regarding the sequence of events in the final minutes, the performance of key players from both teams, or any post-game analysis was not included in the initial report of the game’s conclusion.
Story summarized from the original created by LARRY LAGE, Associated Press on www.news10.com, see more information here.
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