Iowa football needed one more big play to have a chance at completing its comeback vs. Michigan State , and Reece Vander Zee delivered.

With the game tied 17-17 in the final minute of the fourth quarter and the Hawkeyes driving near midfield, Mark Gronowski put his trust in Vander Zee, who miraculously corralled a tough catch down the sideline.

Vander Zee didn't catch the contested pass cleanly. Instead, he maintained focus mid-air to secure the bobbled ball and fall in bounds, setting up Drew Stevens for the game-winning 44-yard field goal.

Iowa won the fourth quarter 13-0 to win the game 20-17, capping senior day in dramatic fashion for the Kinnick Stadium crowd.

Reece Vander Zee stats

vs. Michigan State : 2 catches for 46 yards

2025 : 9 catches for 133 yards and 1 TD

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