Everything Xavier Gilliam Said Following Tennessee Football's Win vs. Furman

Tennessee defensive lineman Xavier Gilliam spoke to the media after a 56-9 blowout win over the Furman Paladins. It was Gilliam’s debut with the Volunteers after transferring from Penn State this offseason, and he delivered a standout performance—becoming the first Tennessee defender to record three sacks in a game since Darrell Taylor in 2018. Gilliam said the crowd at Neyland Stadium energized him and that he’s looking forward to the next matchup. He added that the “back-to-back” sacks brought more energy for his teammates rather than changing his confidence. He also emphasized that more defensive-line players will step up over time. Tennessee hosts Georgia Tech on September 12 at Bobby Dodd Stadium.