Kate Krause

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

The first Friday night of the season holds surprises for the Panthers; Smash and Saracen's problems get the best of them; Eric returns to see his old team in shambles; Riggins faces a scary situation.

Coach Taylor makes a rash decision that alters his future at Dillon and upsets the women in his life.

The Panthers prepare for the state championship; gossip spreads about whether or not Taylor will leave Dillon to coach a college team; Tami gets a surprise 10 years in the making.

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 labor; someone from Tyra's past visits her; Matt and Landry struggle with new lifestyles.

The first day of school brings many changes; Tami's new life as the mother of a newborn proves to be difficult; Saracen's 'perfect' life slowly slips away; Landry tries to embrace his new lifestyle; coaches, scouts and fans praise Smash.