Gilliam Shuts Down Furman | Tennessee Volunteers Football News

Xavier Gilliam exploded onto the scene with a career-defining performance, racking up three sacks and dominating Furman’s offense like never before. The Tennessee defense locked down in a statement win, and Gilliam — a transfer from Penn State — was the engine behind it all. His breakout game not only silenced doubters but also revived memories of Darrell Taylor’s last triple-sack outing in 2018. With the new defensive coordinator looking to make his mark, Gilliam’s relentless pressure is exactly what the Vols need to turn heads early and set the tone for the season. 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/9511c3f5cc909532