Vols’ Tyler Gilliam set to join Georgia State

Vols’ Tyler Gilliam set to join Georgia State.

KNOXVILLE — Tennessee special teams student assistant Tyler Gilliam is leaving UT for Georgia State.

Gilliam will serve as a recruiting and special teams graduate assistant for the Panthers.

He served the last two seasons as a special teams student assistant for the University of Tennessee football program.

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Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

The Vols and Georgia State met during the season opening game in 2019. Georgia State prevailed in a 38-30 win at Neyland Stadium. UT finished the season on a six-game winning streak and with a victory over Indiana in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl.

Tennessee is scheduled to kickoff the 2020 campaign against Charlotte on Sept. 5 at Neyland Stadium.