Ian Duarte transfers to Tennessee for 2026 football season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Wide receiver Ian Duarte, a redshirt junior, joins Tennessee for the 2026 season after three years at Idaho State. Duarte, who played 24 games for the Bengals, tallied 95 catches for 1,035 yards and six touchdowns. He begins his Vols career with the season opener against Furman on September 5 at Neyland Stadium, kickoff scheduled for 3:30 p.m. EDT. Throughout the season, the Vols will also face Kennesaw State, Texas, Auburn, Alabama, Kentucky, and LSU at home, along with games against Georgia Tech, Arkansas, South Carolina, Texas A&M, and Vanderbilt on the road.
- •Duarte recorded 95 receptions for 1,035 yards at Idaho State.
- •He set career highs with nine receptions and 123 yards against Western Oregon.
- •Tennessee opens its 2026 season on September 5 against Furman.
- •Duarte was previously a standout at Eagle High School in Idaho.
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Tennessee football preview: Ian Duarte
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