Vander Zee, who led the Hawkeyes in receptions against Michigan in Week 4, caught a 16-yard pass from quarterback Hank Brown to hand the Hawkeyes a stunning 20-19 win on the road against the Wolverines.It was one of those magical moments, at least if you're an Iowa fan, that portrays the magic of college football, and while Vander Zee explained that the Hawkeyes routinely run that exact play during practice, he doesn't remember any of the exact details about the game-winner.This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners.If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated.
This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom.Reece Vander Zee #2 of the Iowa Hawkeyes catches the game winning touchdown in front of Smith Snowden #3 of the Michigan Wolverines with no time left to win 20-19 at Michigan Stadium on Sept.26, 2026 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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Don’t really remember.I just remember all my teammates in my face.
But yeah, it was just a great great team win.It’s just great to see everybody having a good time.
You know, coach Ferentz is just as happy as anyone, and just great to be great to play for him and great to have this opportunity, so it’s awesome."While the throw and catch between Brown and Vander Zee as time expired will go down in Iowa history, so too will the final drive the Hawkeyes put together to pull off the stunner.Reece Vander Zee #2 of the Iowa Hawkeyes celebrates his second half touchdown with Kamari Moulton #28 while playing the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium on Sept.26, 2026 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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