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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.

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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.

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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.

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By the numbers: Iowa puts up most impressive offensive showing in years

Iowa broke the 40-point mark in it season-opening win over Illinois State. Let's take a look at some noteworthy stats for the Hawkeyes from...

By the numbers: Iowa puts up most impressive offensive showing in years