Louanne Stephens

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

Smash learns his college football options on the first day of recruiting, and coach Taylor has his attention on a new player. Saracen has a new cheerleader girlfriend, jealous Julie confides in a new teacher, and Tami brings together Lyla and Tyra.

Mac makes racial statements that test the team's bond. Tim and Billy adjust to having their father back in their lives, while Tami worries about Julie's new friendship with Tyra and the girls play a game of powder-puff football.

Team members prepare for their first playoff game, as coach Taylor struggles between readying for the game and dealing with Smash's situation. Tyra and Julie start an unlikely friendship, and Riggins reconnects with his estranged father.

The new quarterback, J.D. McCoy, becomes a victim of hazing; Matt and Julie get closer after spending some time together at the lake; a woman claims that Cash owes her child support.

Cash's dark side comes to light; Jason thinks he knows how to bring him and Erin back together; coach Taylor makes a decision that leaves Matt debating the future of his football career.