Majors' impact was immediate: in Pitt's first game with Majors as coach, the Panthers travelled to the University of Georgia where they tied Vince Dooley's Bulldogs 7–7. The excitement in the city was palpable as the Panthers improved from one win in 1972 to a 6–5–1 record in 1973.
Majors' influence was immediate: in Pitt's first game under Majors, the Panthers played against Vince Dooley's Bulldogs at the University of Georgia and tied 7–7. The city buzzed with excitement as Pitt's win record improved from one in 1972 to six wins in 1973.