# @theriversideut on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=5Fg4v05AR9Y
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/69510586-theriversideut-youtube
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/2f41abe327.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-08-25T11:15:06.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** The Riverside (@theriversideut) — https://gondola.cc/theriversideut

## Caption

Faizon Brandon PREVAILS in Tennessee’s QB1 Battle + Fulmer Reveals How He Recruited Ainge & White

On this week’s episode of THE RIVERSIDE, Phillip Fulmer, Erik Ainge and Fred White get you prepped on all things Tennessee football preseason camp. The guys break down how Faizon Brandon won the QB battle against George MacIntyre and what the process looked like this offseason.
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Later, the crew breaks down the biggest games that could make or break a Tennessee playoff run in 2026. Could Georgia Tech pose the biggest threat early on? Will Huepel disciple Alex Golesh cause UT fits when Auburn comes to town?
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Plus, how did Coach Fulmer end up landing Fred and Erik as recruits to come to Rocky Top? All that and more on the inaugural episode of The Riverside!
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Have a question for Coach Fulmer, Erik, or Fred? Leave it in the comments! 👇
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
1:02 Riverside Origin & Memories of Tennessee
5:05 How Coach Fulmer recruited Erik & Fred to UT
12:41 Coach & Fred’s Rocky Top Title Legacy
16:46 Faizon Brandon Named Week 1 Starter
25:35 Breaking Down QB Selection Process 
31:42 How Defense Prepares QBs in Practice
34:13 How Does Playcalling Challenge QBs in Camp?
37:42 Transitioning From One QB To Another As A Team
43:12 Overview Of Tennessee’s 2026 Schedule
52:17 Importance of Georgia Tech Matchup
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New episodes of THE RIVERSIDE will be released weekly. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow the show on all your favorite podcast platforms. For access to bonus content and to engage with the guys, the show and THE RIVERSIDE community, follow us across social media platforms @theriversideut.
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THE RIVERSIDE: https://theriversideut.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theriversideut
X: https://x.com/theriversideut
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theriversideut
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theriversideut/
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Erik's X: https://x.com/ErikAinge3
Erik’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erikainge3/
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Fred's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deucewhite/
Fred's X: https://x.com/DoubleCover2
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Phillip’s X: https://x.com/phillipfulmer
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#gbo #tennesseefootball #phillipfulmer #erikainge #fredwhite

## Stats

- **Views:** 550
- **Likes:** 84
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 8

## Credits

These are the roles credited on Gondola. Credits may be incomplete.
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| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| The Riverside | @theriversideut | https://gondola.cc/theriversideut | Podcast |
| Austin Wright | @Austin_Wright33 | https://gondola.cc/Austin_Wright33 | Associate Producer |

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