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Kirk Ferentz visibly emotional after miracle Iowa win 'we'll all remember'

Iowa secured a dramatic twenty to nineteen victory over Michigan thanks to a last-second touchdown pass from Hank Brown to Reece Vander Zee with only two seconds remaining on the clock. The visiting Hawkeyes struggled offensively throughout the contest, but a late thirteen-point fourth quarter surge allowed them to escape with a memorable road triumph.

Head coach Kirk Ferentz became visibly emotional during his postgame sideline interview, acknowledging that his extensive career in the conference had never produced a finish quite like this one.

This thrilling outcome improves the program's record to four wins and zero losses on the season while marking a uniquely special milestone for the veteran leader. Despite spending decades competing against conference rivals, the iconic manager admitted that this specific final-second triumph stands completely alone in his memory.

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