Erik Ainge’s Rise from QB to Legend | Birmingham News

Get ready to relive college football magic—new doc “Seventeen” drops Oct 1 at 8 PM CT, spotlighting Erik Ainge’s legendary rise: stepping in for Peyton Manning, leading Tennessee to a championship in his first season as QB, then coaching at Kentucky, USC, and now LSU. Directed by Spencer Barry, it’s more than wins—it’s the underdog story that changed a program. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.al.com/sports/2026/09/sec-network-to-air-documentary-about-tee-martin-tennessees-1998-national-title-team.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ece87516b0020bb3 Report issues to [email protected].