Coach Lara's son, Emmanuel, competes for starting quarterback; a brawl erupts during a scrimmage; senior Devin Jackson discovers that he must miss the first game; Chaiyse's mother arranges a surprise visit from his estranged father.

A bench-clearing brawl ends the pre-season scrimmage; Senior Devin Jackson learns he must miss the first game, limiting his chances to impress college scouts.

Despite winning the season opener, the practice session for the upcoming game is a disaster; during the St. Bonaventure game, frustrated fans turn against the team.

After losing to St. Bonaventure, Coach Lara warns the players that no position is guaranteed; Jeremiah struggles after switching his position to defensive end.

Poly goes up against an affluent and powerful team that they have never beaten; Devin tells his friends that his girlfriend's father disapproves of him because he is black.

With an embarrassing loss on their home turf the Poly's record stands at an unimpressive 2-2; parents and students question Coach Lara's decision to play his son at quarterback.