Iowa defeats Michigan 20-19 with last-second touchdown
Iowa rallied in the final minutes to score a 20-19 victory over Michigan at the Big House, completing a 91-yard drive capped by a touchdown pass with two seconds left.
Iowa overcame a 19-14 deficit in the closing minutes of Saturday's game at Michigan Stadium, converting a 91-yard, 11-play drive into a 20-19 win. Quarterback Hank Brown connected with Reece Vander Zee for a 16-yard touchdown pass with two seconds remaining, giving the Hawkeyes their first lead of the contest.
Earlier in the drive, Brown delivered a 29-yard pass to Addison Ostrenga, setting up the final play. The Hawkeyes had previously missed a field goal attempt by Caden Buhr on fourth-and-6, and Michigan responded with a 49-yard touchdown pass from Bryce Underwood to JJ Buchanan, extending their lead to 19-14.
Defensive plays also shaped the game. Iowa forced a turnover when safety Deshaun Lee intercepted Underwood near the end zone, and the Hawkeyes' defense held Michigan on a fourth-and-1 short-yardage attempt in the first half. Michigan entered halftime ahead 13-7 after outgaining Iowa 232-77 in total yards.
The victory marks Iowa's first road win against Michigan since 2010, narrowing the all-time series to 45-15-4 in Michigan's favor.