Liz Mikel

The second-string quarterback finds himself in the spotlight in the wake of Jason Street's serious injury. As game day approaches the team appears united, pledging to win the game for a teammate.

The black players on the Panthers refuse to play unless Mac is fired for his comments; Julie's friendship with Tyra becomes more destructive; Jason makes a life-changing decision; Matt tries to win back Julie.

The new bad boy in town woos Tyra; Saracen's mother tries to re-enter his life; Smash leaves Dillon for the first time.

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

The cheerleaders are the focus of the town's attention as they prepare for the Championship Classic, and Lyla's affair with Riggins makes her the victim of high-school harassment. Coach Taylor tries to keep Matt and Julie apart.

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.