Louanne Stephens

Brian is determined to get a football scholarship despite recent events; Tami runs into her high-school boyfriend, now a real estate mogul; Jason must decide if he is willing to change his life completely; Tim continues his pursuit of Lyla.

An unexpected incident occurs at the end of Smash's first recruiting trip, and Saracen asks his girlfriend for an open relationship. Tami explodes at a teacher who is getting too close to Julie, and the brother of Tyra's attacker wants to meet her.

A high-school football team holds the hopes of Dillon, Texas, as the players prepare for the season opener.

It's the state championship so the Dillon Panthers are gearing up for the state championship and all eyes are on Coach Taylor.

Summer comes to an end, and the team hopes to continue its success despite many changes taking place; Eric begins his career as TMU head coach; Tami goes into labour; someone from Tyra's past visits her; Matt and Landry struggle with new lifestyles.

After pressure from Texas Methodist University, Coach Taylor makes a decision that disrupts his future at Dillon and upsets the women in his life.