# @theriversideut on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=V0SPFn4886A
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/70055887-theriversideut-youtube
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- **Posted:** 2026-09-07T23:30:41.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** The Riverside (@theriversideut) — https://gondola.cc/theriversideut

## Caption

On this week’s episode of THE RIVERSIDE, Phillip Fulmer, Erik Ainge and Fred White break down Tennessee’s dominant opening-game win against Furman. The trio analyzes Faizon Brandon’s first game as a Vol and discusses how he helped power a historic performance as QB1.
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The guys also look at the performance from the defense, including how new coordinator Jim Knowles has the group looking to start the season. Later, Erik makes the case for one UT linebacker that should get some more love after his impressive showing against Furman.
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Closing things out, the crew dissects the crucial upcoming road test at Georgia Tech and gives their game plan for success. Who will step up in Atlanta and bring the Vols to victory? Find out on today’s episode!

​Have a question for Coach Fulmer, Erik, or Fred? Leave it in the comments! 👇
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:36 Week One Recap: UT Beats Furman 56-9
3:48 Assessing Faizon Brandon’s First Outing As QB1
6:22 Faizon’s Maturity As A True Freshman
8:48 Evaluating The Offensive Line In Game One
18:13 Defensive Takeaways From Week One
20:56 Importance Of LB Jeremiah Telander
24:35 Tennessee’s Defensive Depth And Versatility
25:43 Arion Carter Served One Game Suspension
32:04 Recapping SEC Week 1 Action
40:41 Previewing Week 2 Road Game At Georgia Tech
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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/
​Fred's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deucewhite/
Fred's X: https://x.com/DoubleCover2
Coach’s X: https://x.com/phillipfulmer
Coach’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachfulmer/

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- **Views:** 2,299
- **Likes:** 93
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## Credits

| 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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