Reece Vander Zee News, Rumors, Updates - Iowa Hawkeyes

Scores in victory Vander Zee hauled in 3 of 4 targets for 69 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 41-24 win versus Washington.

Impact On a day in which Iowa dominated on the ground, Vander Zee led the way for the Hawkeyes with 69 receiving yards while tying for the team-lead with three receptions to go along with a touchdown against Washington. The 6-foot-4 junior connected with quarterback Jeremy Hecklinski on an eight-yard scoring strike in the third quarter to extend the Iowa lead at the time. A road matchup against Minnesota awaits after next week's bye.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

WHAT A GRAB

OCTOBER 10 • FOX SPORTS

Jeremiah Smith Enjoys Historic Day: 4 Takeaways From Ohio State's Win Over Iowa

FOX Sports' Laken Litman offers up four takeaways from Ohio State's impressive 31-14 win over No. 14 Iowa.

OCTOBER 4 • FOX SPORTS

Jeremiah Smith Enjoys Historic Day: 4 Takeaways From Ohio State's Win Over Iowa

How A Family's Leap Of Faith Helped Lead Hank Brown To Iowa

From SEC castoff to Iowa’s unlikely hero, Hank Brown’s journey to the Hawkeyes’ upset of Michigan is a story of faith, perseverance and a fa...

OCTOBER 2 • FOX SPORTS

How A Family's Leap Of Faith Helped Lead Hank Brown To Iowa

No. 5 Ohio State sees visit to No. 14 Iowa as an opportunity to create momentum for rest of season

Ohio State coach Ryan Day sees good things ahead for his No. 5 Buckeyes if they can pass the test Kinnick Stadium presents Saturday

OCTOBER 1 • Associated Press

New Iowa starter Hank Brown's winning TD pass against Michigan a sign of trust built with receivers

Iowa quarterback Hank Brown wasn’t just working to win the Hawkeyes’ starting job in the offseason

SEPTEMBER 30 • Associated Press

College football Week 5: No. 8 Florida, No. 14 Iowa, No. 16 Miss. St. wary of letdown after big wins

The ability of No. 8 Florida, No. 14 Iowa and No. 16 Mississippi State to avoid letdowns after emotional victories will be put to the test

SEPTEMBER 29 • Associated Press

Walkoff winner in Ann Arbor Vander Zee caught all five targets for 66 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 20-19 victory versus Michigan.

Impact Vander Zee had a productive day, leading the way for the Hawkeyes in both receptions and yards on the day. The 6-foot-4 junior connected with quarterback Hank Brown for a pair of touchdowns against the Wolverines, the second of which was a 16-yard game winner as time expired. Vander Zee has largely been an afterthought in the Iowa passing game to start the season, and he will be hoping to build momentum off his performance in Ann Arbor. His next opportunity will come against Ohio State on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

CFB Week 4 Superlatives: Oregon Shined, Iowa Stunned And Florida Is Undefeated

Game, player and coach of the week lead our latest college football superlatives after a hectic Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 28 • FOX SPORTS

CFB Week 4 Superlatives: Oregon Shined, Iowa Stunned And Florida Is Undefeated

Michigan Wolverines Red Zone Report: Mixed Results Allowed Iowa to Stay in the Game Michigan lost in heartbreaking fashion to the Iowa Hawkeyes this Saturday. A touchdown pass from Hank Brown to Reece Vander Zee on the last...

SEPTEMBER 28 • SI.COM

Michigan's luck ran out and Iowa took advantage of seconds on its side in 20-19 win at the Big House

Michigan’s luck ran out

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

No. 17 Iowa drives for last-play TD to beat No. 18 Michigan 20-19

Hank Brown threw a game-ending, 16-yard touchdown pass to Reece Vander Zee to lift No. 17 Iowa to a 20-19 win over No. 18 Michigan on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 26 • Associated Press

No. 21 Florida serves notice to the rest of the SEC with its takedown of No. 4 Ole Miss

Florida proved the oddsmakers right, and then some, and established itself as a real threat in the Southeastern Conference in Jon Sumrall’s first season

SEPTEMBER 25 • Associated Press

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

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