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Reece Vander Zee - 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 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Gill - Scores in opener Gill hauled in all three targets for 46 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 40-0 win against Illinois State.

Impact Gill made the most of his limited targets, finding the end zone on a 31-yard strike from quarterback Cade McNamara in the third quarter. The junior receiver transferred to Iowa after leaving fellow Big Ten program Northwestern and will hope to continue making an impact for the Hawkeyes moving forward, starting next week when in-state rival Iowa State comes to town.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Gill - Scores in opener Gill hauled in all three targets for 46 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 40-0 win against Illinois State.

Impact Gill made the most of his limited targets, finding the end zone on a 31-yard strike from quarterback Cade McNamara in the third quarter. The junior receiver transferred to Iowa after leaving fellow Big Ten program Northwestern and will hope to continue making an impact for the Hawkeyes moving forward, starting next week when in-state rival Iowa State comes to town.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Kaleb Johnson - Electric performance in opener Johnson totaled 11 carries for 119 yards and two touchdowns and gathered in their only target for eight yards during Saturday's 40-0 victory against Illinois State.

Impact Johnson did not see the field until the second half, but he certainly made the most of his limited opportunities on the day, finding the end zone twice. Both scores came in the fourth quarter, on runs of 64 and 18 yards, respectively. Redshirt freshman Kamari Moulton led the team in attempts on the day, but Johnson's productive day indicates that the Iowa offense could be capable of producing multiple fantasy-viable running backs. A home matchup against Iowa State awaits next week.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Kaleb Johnson - Electric performance in opener Johnson totaled 11 carries for 119 yards and two touchdowns and gathered in their only target for eight yards during Saturday's 40-0 victory against Illinois State.

Impact Johnson did not see the field until the second half, but he certainly made the most of his limited opportunities on the day, finding the end zone twice. Both scores came in the fourth quarter, on runs of 64 and 18 yards, respectively. Redshirt freshman Kamari Moulton led the team in attempts on the day, but Johnson's productive day indicates that the Iowa offense could be capable of producing multiple fantasy-viable running backs. A home matchup against Iowa State awaits next week.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Cade McNamara - Shines in season debut McNamara was 21-for-31 passing for 251 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 40-0 win over Illinois State.

Impact Things started off slowly for McNamara and the Iowa offense with just six points scored in the first half, but the team broke the game open in the second half. Two of McNamara's three touchdown passes came in the third quarter to create separation, with the third coming on a 19-yard strike to Reece Vander Zee in the fourth quarter. The level of competition jumps up for the Hawkeyes starting next week when they host in-state rival Iowa State, and it will be interesting to see whether McNamara and the Iowa offense can keep their positive momentum going.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

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...

SEPTEMBER 1

Andrew, Howard combine for six touchdowns as Butler rolls past Div.-II Upper Iowa, 40-7

Reagan Andrew threw three touchdown passes and ran for one and Butler beat NCAA Division II-member Upper Iowa 40-7 in a season opener

AUGUST 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 25 Iowa wins opener without suspended coach Kirk Ferentz, beating Illinois State 40-0

Cade McNamara threw three second-half touchdown passes and No. 25 Iowa cruised to a season-opening victory without coach Kirk Ferentz, pounding Illinois State 40-0

AUGUST 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Iowa Opens 2024 Season In The Funniest Way Possible The 2024 Iowa Hawkeyes are back like they never left, especially on the offensive side of the football...

AUGUST 31 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Alex Mota - Available against Illinois State Mota (foot) is available for Iowa's game Saturday against Illinois State.

Impact Mota was seen wearing a protective boot during Iowa's spring camp. Fortunately for him, he will not have a foot problem as the Hawkeyes begin their 2024 season. Mota is a 6-foot, 193-pound wideout trying to establish himself in Iowa's receiver corps.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Reese Osgood - Injury-free ahead of opener Osgood (undisclosed) isn't listed on Iowa's injury report ahead of their Week 1 tilt with Illinois State.

Impact Osgood didn't play in Iowa's bowl game and has battled back from injury this offseason. However, the sophomore appears to be ready to roll in 2024. He'll look to record his first collegiate statistics this fall.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Leshon Williams - No injury designation for Week 1 Williams (undisclosed) isn't listed on Iowa's injury report ahead of its opener against Illinois State.

Impact This is big news for Iowa, as Williams is set to be one of the Hawkeyes' top backs alongside Kamari Moulton. Last season, Williams ran for 821 yards on 170 carries, and he'll return for what should be a productive senior season.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Seth Anderson - Won't play in Week 1 Anderson (undisclosed) is listed as out for Iowa's opener against Illinois State.

Impact Anderson battled injuries throughout the offseason, and missed portions of both spring and fall camp. Whatever is ailing him appears to have carried over into the season, as the receiver won't be available for the Hawkeyes in Week 1. Anderson was rather buried on Iowa's depth chart, however, so he likely wouldn't've made much of an impact regardless.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

How to Watch Iowa vs. Illinois State: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – August 31, 2024

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Illinois State Redbirds game, Saturday, August 31.

AUGUST 31 • DATA SKRIVE

No. 25 Iowa eager to see offensive improvement in opener against FCS foe Illinois State

No. 25 Iowa will unveil what it hopes will be an improved offense when it opens against Illinois State in Iowa City on Saturday

AUGUST 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

2024 College Football odds: Take Nebraska, Miami in Week 1; other best bets

Geoff Schwartz delivers his best bets for Week 1 of the college football season, including a blowout win for Nebraska and a lot of points sc...

AUGUST 28

Iowa QB Cade McNamara ready for opener vs. Illinois State A wobbly fall camp and rustiness from last season’s knee injury didn’t prevent Cade McNamara from winning Iowa’s starting quarterback job.Mc...

AUGUST 28 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

New-look Big 12 ready to embark on a season of big expectations, enormous pressure to win

The new-look Big 12 begins play this weekend and the pressure is on to perform

AUGUST 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

2024 Big Ten football predictions: Projections and players to watch preview

FOX Sports college football writer Michael Cohen reveals the Big Ten's best conference games and players to watch this season.

AUGUST 27