A Texas high school football team holds the hopes of the town, as the players prepare for the season opener.
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.
Coach Taylor must find a way to bring the team together against its biggest rival; Jason Street's new roommate at the rehab centre makes him realise his potential for recovery.
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.