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The plays that cost Iowa an upset win over Oregon

ethan.petrik
Nov 9, 2025
Nov 9, 2025 Updated Dec 2, 2025
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IOWA CITY — No. 20 Iowa gave up a game-winning field goal with three seconds remaining to lose 18-16 to No. 9 Oregon on Saturday.

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Oregon Iowa Football — Oregon wide receiver Malik Benson (4) catches a pass in front of Iowa defensive back TJ Hall (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in Iowa City, Iowa.
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