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Nov 8, 2025
Nov 8, 2025 Updated Dec 2, 2025
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Iowa quarterback Mark Gronowski throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oregon, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

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Iowa quarterback Mark Gronowski throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oregon, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

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IOWA CITY — No. 20 Iowa came up two points short of upsetting No. 9 Oregon in an 18-16 loss in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday.

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Oregon Iowa Football — Iowa quarterback Mark Gronowski throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oregon, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Oregon Iowa Football — Oregon tight end Roger Saleapaga (83) celebrates a field goal during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
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Oregon Iowa Football — Iowa wide receiver Jacob Gill (5) catches a pass in front of Oregon linebacker Bryce Boettcher (28) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
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