Johnny Majors
Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Dec. 2-8

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 2 1907 — Tommy Burns defends his world heavyweight title by knocking out Gunner Moir in the 10th round at London. 1944 — Ohio State...

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel watches play on the Jumbotron during the second half of an NCAA college football game against the Tennessee Martin Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 65-24. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Column: Welcome back, Rocky Top, from a 15-year exile

By Paul Newberry Nov. 04, 2022 12:42 PM EDT

FILE - Pittsburgh head coach Pat Narduzzi, front, works the sideline as his team plays against West Virginia during an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Pittsburgh. No. 17 Pittsburgh hosts No. 24 Tennessee on Saturday.(AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
No. 24 Tennessee eyes respect, revenge at No. 17 Pittsburgh

Sep. 08, 2022 10:53 AM EDT

Virginia's wide receiver Lavel Davis Jr.(1), left, runs the ball for a touchdown with Dontayvion Wicks(3) against Richmond during the first half of the NCAA college football game at University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Va., on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (Daniel Sangjib Min/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)
Tennessee-Pittsburgh tilt highlights Week 2 in the ACC

By Hank Kurz Jr. Sep. 08, 2022 03:15 AM EDT

Georgia defensive back Christopher Smith (29) intercepts a pass from Oregon quarterback Bo Nix in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
SEC teams get more chances for September statements

By John Zenor Sep. 07, 2022 01:32 AM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 4 1945 — “Mr. Inside” Doc Blanchard of Army becomes the first junior to win the Heisman Trophy. Blanchard also becomes the only...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2021 01:25 PM EST
Dec. 3 1943 — Notre Dame quarterback Angelo Bertelli wins the Heisman Trophy. 1946 — Army halfback Glenn Davis is named...

Texas wide receiver Jordan Whittington (4) celebrates his touchdown during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Louisiana-Lafayette, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Week 2 Preview: Iowa-ISU not just for state bragging rights

By Eric Olson Sep. 10, 2021 01:26 AM EDT

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) celebrates with tight end Lucas Krull (7) after throwing him a touchdown pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Massachusetts, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Pitt defense will be tested by Tennessee's up-tempo offense

By Al Lesar Sep. 09, 2021 02:57 PM EDT

Oregon running back Travis Dye (26) celebrates his touchdown against Fresno State during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. Smoke from wildfires is also seen in the stadium. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
College Football Picks: Big week for No. 12 Oregon, Pac-12

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 08, 2021 10:43 AM EDT

Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton III (7) celebrates a touchdown against Bowling Green with wide receiver JaVonta Payton (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Heupel's debut ends in Tennessee's 38-6 win

By Al Lesar Sep. 03, 2021 12:05 AM EDT

Tennessee hires Kevin Steele as defensive assistant coach

Jan. 12, 2021 06:44 PM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt has hired Kevin Steele as a defensive assistant coach, bringing him back to the program where the former...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2020 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 4 1945 — “Mr. Inside” Doc Blanchard of Army becomes the first junior to win the Heisman Trophy. Blanchard also becomes the only...

No. 21 Tennessee runs streak to 8, beats Missouri 35-12

By Al Lesar Oct. 03, 2020 03:41 PM EDT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — As far as his coach is concerned, the numbers looked good for Jarrett Guarantano. The fifth-year Tennessee...

FILE - In this April 14, 2018, file photo, Blue team coach Johnny Majors, a former Pittsburgh NCAA college football coach, is shown before the annual Blue Gold game in Pittsburgh. Majors, the coach of Pittsburgh’s 1976 national championship team and a former coach and star player at Tennessee, has died. He was 85. Majors died Wednesday morning, June 3, 2020, at home in Knoxville, Tenn., according to a statement from his wife, Mary Lynn Majors.(AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Johnny Majors, former Tennessee and Pitt coach, dies at 85

Jun. 03, 2020 11:11 AM EDT

Family says College Football Hall of Famer Johnny Majors, former Tennessee and Pittsburgh coach, dies at age 85

Jun. 03, 2020 11:09 AM EDT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Family says College Football Hall of Famer Johnny Majors, former Tennessee and Pittsburgh coach, dies at age 85. ...

AP Sportlight

Compiled By Paul Montella Dec. 01, 2019 09:24 AM EST
Dec. 2 1907 — Tommy Burns defends his world heavyweight title by knocking out Gunner Moir in the 10th round at London. ...