Gilliam Shines in Vols' Dominant Debut | Tennessee Volunteers Football News

Tennessee’s season exploded with a 56-9 demolition of Furman, but the real headline? Junior transfer Xavier Gilliam. The defensive wrecking ball racked up 3 sacks, 6 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, and forced a fumble—all in his debut. Coming from Penn State, he thrived under Neyland’s lights, soaking in the crowd’s energy and calling his performance “obviously fun.” With a massive 638-yard offensive showing, the Vols are firing on all cylinders. Next up: a brutal road test at Georgia Tech, then Kennesaw State. Gilliam’s early impact could be the spark this defense needs to dominate the SEC. 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.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/93100673cd49c868