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.
Sucre turns on the rest of the escapees and escapes with the $5 million; Internal Affairs investigates Mahone about Tweener's death; Lincoln determines to reunite with LJ but may be walking into a trap.
The town turns on coach Taylor following a difficult loss; emotion and frustration culminate in a fight, as the team's injured quarterback begins rehabilitation.
The team prepares to take on the undefeated Laribee Lions for the Homecoming game; Tyra and Billy plan the ultimate after-game party; Smash feels the pressure when he gets a chance to impress a college recruiter.