Pitt and Tennessee are set to face each other on the gridiron at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee, on Sept. 11 in the first game of a home-and-home series. And on Wednesday, the schools announced the series would be called the Johnny Majors Classic to honor the coach who led both programs to prominence.
“We are honored to join the University of Tennessee in celebrating the life of Coach Johnny Majors,” Pitt athletic director Heather Lyke said. “Beyond the victories, Coach Majors made such a huge impact on the lives of his players. That’s his greatest legacy, and the University of Pittsburgh is incredibly proud to be part of it.