Iowa Edges Michigan on Last-Second Touchdown
No. 17 Iowa defeated No. 18 Michigan 20-19 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with a game-winning touchdown pass on the final play.
Terre Haute, IN, September 26, 2026 —
The University of Iowa Hawkeyes, ranked No. 17 nationally, secured a narrow victory over the No. 18 Michigan Wolverines in a collegiate football contest held in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The final score was 20-19 in favor of Iowa.
The decisive moment of the game occurred on the final play. Iowa achieved the win with a game-winning touchdown pass, catching Michigan’s defense in a critical situation as time expired.
The outcome marked a significant result for both teams, impacting their rankings and season trajectories. The closely contested match highlighted competitive play between two highly-rated programs.
Further details regarding the specific players involved in the final touchdown, the teams’ overall records following this game, or any historical context of their matchups were not provided in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by LARRY LAGE, Associated Press on www.mywabashvalley.com, see more information here.
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