Reece Vander Zee News, Rumors, Updates - Iowa Hawkeyes

Finds end zone to cap season Vander Zee caught 4 of 5 targets for 33 yards and one touchdown during Wednesday's 34-27 victory versus Vanderbilt.

Impact Vander Zee was largely quiet in 2025 in what was a largely quiet Iowa passing attack. Still, he managed to close out his year on a high note, reeling in a season-high four catches for finding the end zone for his second touchdown of the season. He'll look to take the next step in his development next fall and emerge as a consistently productive receiver.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Iowa holds off Vanderbilt's comeback bid for 34-27 victory in the ReliaQuest Bowl

Mark Gronowski threw for two touchdowns and rushed for another to lead Iowa to a 34-27 win over No. 13 Vanderbilt in the ReliaQuest Bowl

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Vanderbilt punter's illegal kick sets up Iowa for an easy touchdown in ReliaQuest Bowl

Iowa scored late in first half of the ReliaQuest Bowl as the result of a quirky play involving an illegal kick by the Vanderbilt punter

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • Associated Press

That was a TOUGH one-handed catch ‼️

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Iowa Brought the Weather to L.A., but USC Brought the Fight To Keep Its CFP Hopes Alive

No. 17 USC football braved the rainy conditions to beat No. 21 Iowa and maintain its College Football Playoff chances.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Iowa Brought the Weather to L.A., but USC Brought the Fight To Keep Its CFP Hopes Alive

No. 17 Southern California scores final 19 points, keeps CFP hopes alive with 26-21 win over Iowa

Makai Lemon made 10 catches for 153 yards and a second-half touchdown, and No. 17 Southern California scored 19 unanswered points to keep its College Football Playoff hopes alive w...

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Mark Gronowski helps Iowa extend winning streak with 41-3 victory over Minnesota

Mark Gronowski ran for a touchdown and threw for another as Iowa defeated Minnesota 41-3 on Saturday

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Will play Saturday Vander Zee (foot) is active for Saturday's matchup versus Wisconsin.

Impact Vander Zee is set to make his season debut after having missed the team's first five games of the season with a foot injury. He caught 14 passes for 176 yards and three touchdowns last season and will likely serve as the Hawkeyes' No. 4 receiver versus the Badgers.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Saturday Vander Zee (foot) is active for Saturday's matchup versus Wisconsin.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Shot to play vs. Badgers Vander Zee (foot) has a shot to return against Wisconsin, per David Eickholt of 247Sports.com.

Impact The receiver has yet to play this season, but he could make his debut in Madison on Saturday night. Iowa's passing game has struggled this fall, but Wisconsin's secondary has been rather porous and if Vander Zee suits up, he could be the recipient of some shots downfield, a particular area in which Wisconsin has had issues.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Looks set to return after IU game Vander Zee (foot) appears primed to make his return after Iowa faces Indiana in Week 5, per David Eickholt of 247Sports.com.

Impact Vander Zee was deemed out for the first month of the season after he suffered a "freak" foot injury. He's missed three games, and looks slated to miss two more, but the wideout should return in October, meaning his first game would likely come against Wisconsin on the 11th. He'll join a receiving corps that's currently featuring Seth Anderson, Jacob Gill and Sam Phillips.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out for month with foot injury Vander Zee suffered a "freak" foot injury Friday and is expected to be sidelined for approximately one month, Matt Zenitz of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Specifics regarding the injury are unclear, but Vander Zee is slated to miss most, if not all, of the first month of the 2025 campaign. The true sophomore was listed as a backup on Iowa's initial two-deep depth chart despite amassing 14 receptions for 176 yards and three scores in 2024. While Vander Zee is sidelined, Kaden Wetjen and KJ Parker could see more playing time behind listed starters Sam Phillips, Seth Anderson and Jacob Gill.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Initially listed as backup Vander Zee is listed as a backup on Iowa's first two-deep of the 2025 season, per Eliot Clough of 247Sports.com.

Impact Vander Zee is coming off a solid true freshman season in which he caught 14 passes for 176 yards and three touchdowns. He was expected to make a big jump in year two, but he's listed behind fellow receivers Sam Phillips, Seth Anderson and Jacob Gill. Though Iowa should be a run-heavy offense, expect the talented Vander Zee to still get plenty of opportunities.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for bowl Vander Zee (foot) is good to go for Iowa's bowl game against Missouri on Dec. 30, Chad Leistikow of the Des Moines Register reports.

Impact Despite not being part of Iowa's updated depth chart, it was a red herring for Vander Zee's availability, as he will be good to go for the bowl game scheduled between Iowa and Missouri. He has 14 receptions for 176 yards and three touchdowns across his 2024 season.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not part of depth chart Vander Zee (foot) is not part of the Hawkeyes' depth chart for their bowl game against Missouri on Dec. 30, Tyler Tachman of the Des Moines Register reports.

Impact Vander Zee not being part of the Hawkeyes' depth chart means it is unlikely he will be available to finish off their 2024 season. There is still more than one week before the season finale, but he is likely to finish his freshman season with 14 receptions for 176 yards and three touchdowns.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Nebraska Vander Zee (foot) is out for the regular-season finale against Nebraska.

Impact The wideout will miss the final game of the regular season, and his absence represents a huge hit to the team's passing offense. Vander Zee will end the regular season with 14 catches for 176 yards and three scores across seven appearances.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Maryland game Vander Zee (foot) is out for Iowa's game Saturday at Maryland, Chad Leistikow of the Des Moines Register reports.

Impact Even with three weeks of rest between games, Vander Zee's foot has not healed. After visiting Maryland, Iowa's team is expected to finish its 2024 regular season by hosting Nebraska on Nov. 29.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for UCLA game Vander Zee (foot) is out for Iowa's game Friday at UCLA, David Eickholt of 247Sports reports.

Impact Vander Zee will log another DNP due to his foot injury. After the Iowa-UCLA game, UI's next matchup is scheduled for Nov. 23 at Maryland. Three weeks of recovery time are available to Vander Zee.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Wisconsin game Vander Zee (foot) is out for Iowa's game Saturday against Wisconsin, David Eickholt of 247Sports reports.

Impact Unsurprisingly, the foot injury that caused Vander Zee's mid-game departure in Week 9 will force him to sit out Week 10. He will have only one more regular-season game to play at home this season. But before then, the Hawkeyes play two road games, the first at UCLA on Nov. 8.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not on depth chart for Week 10 Vander Zee (foot) is not listed on the initial depth chart for Saturday's game against Wisconsin.

Impact Vander Zee exited the Week 9 match against Northwestern and didn't return, and his absence from the depth chart for this matchup against the Badgers doesn't bode well for his chances of making a quick return. Vander Zee has 14 catches for 176 yards and three touchdowns in 2024, and his absence would open the door for more playing to the likes of Seth Anderson, Kaden Wetjen and Terrell Washington.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Saturday Vander Zee was spotted in street clothes and a boot after exiting Saturday's game against Northwestern and won't return, David Eickholt of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Vander Zee didn't record a catch in this game, and his loss will thin the team's depth at wide receiver. The diagnosis of the injury is unclear, but his next chance to play will come against Wisconsin on Nov. 2. He has 14 catches for 176 yards and three touchdowns in 2024, and his absence would open the door for more playing to the likes of Seth Anderson, Kaden Wetjen and Terrell Washington.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone in loss Vander Zee caught 3 of 6 targets for 47 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 32-20 defeat versus Michigan State.

Impact Vander Zee connected with quarterback Cade McNamara on an 18-yard scoring strike in the second quarter, getting the Hawkeyes on the board for the day and drawing them within five points in the first half. The freshman receiver was one of the few bright spots for the Iowa offense on a day in which McNamara threw for just 150 yards and completed less than 50 percent of his passes. Vander Zee will look to build on his performance when the Hawkeyes host Northwestern this week.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet day in loss Vander Zee totaled one reception (on four targets) for 10 yards during Saturday's 20-19 defeat against Iowa State.

Impact After leading the team in receiving yards in Iowa's season opener, Vander Zee had a quiet day against Iowa State on a day in which quarterback Cade McNamara struggled to get things going through the air. The freshman receiver will hope to get back on track when the Hawkeyes host Troy on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as Week 2 starter Vander Zee is listed as a starter for the Hawkeyes on the depth chart for their Week 2 tilt with Iowa State.

Impact Vander Zee's collegiate debut was certainly something. The true freshman scored twice and caught five balls for 66 yards in Iowa's opener against Illinois State. Now, he's earned himself a starting spot amongst a group of Iowa wide receivers searching for consistent playmakers in the passing game. If he continues to play like he did in the opener, he could quickly become one of Cade McNamara's favorite targets.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice in opener Vander Zee had five receptions (on seven targets) for 66 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 40-0 victory over Illinois State.

Impact The freshman receiver made quite the impression in his collegiate debut, securing a pair of second half touchdowns that helped the Hawkeyes create separation from Illinois State after a quiet first half. The apparent chemistry between Vander Zee and quarterback Cade McNamara is very encouraging to see, as an improved Iowa offense could lead the 6-foot-4 freshman to a productive season. A home matchup against in-state rival Iowa State awaits next week.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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