No. 17 Iowa Edges No. 18 Michigan on Final Play Touchdown
No. 17 Iowa defeated No. 18 Michigan 20-19 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with a game-winning touchdown pass on the final play.
Springfield Holyoke, MA, September 26, 2026 — No. 17 Iowa secured a narrow victory over No. 18 Michigan with a final score of 20-19. The decisive moment came on the final play of the game, when Iowa completed a touchdown pass to secure the win.
The contest took place in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Iowa Hawkeyes, ranked 17th, faced the Michigan Wolverines, ranked 18th. The game concluded with Iowa holding a one-point lead.
Specific details regarding the players involved in the game-winning touchdown, the exact time of the game, or the stadium name were not provided in the summary. The specific offensive and defensive plays leading up to the final sequence, as well as the number of players involved in the scoring drive, are also not detailed. The outcome represents a significant win for the Iowa program against a ranked opponent.
Further information about the game’s statistics, individual player performances, coaching strategies, or any post-game reactions is not available based on the provided summary. The final score indicates a close and competitive matchup between two highly-ranked collegiate football teams.
Story summarized from the original created by LARRY LAGE, Associated Press on www.wwlp.com, see more information here.
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