Mark Nutter

Sucre and Michael attempt to take off with the money, but their plan leads them into deep water. Meanwhile, Sara realises that she is in serious danger, and Lincoln risks an ambush when he heads to Arizona to reunite with LJ.

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

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

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

Envelopes of cash mysteriously appear in players' lockers; an accident threatens the team's home-field advantage in the final game before the state championships.

Team members prepare for their first playoff game, as coach Taylor struggles between readying for the game and dealing with Smash's situation. Tyra and Julie start an unlikely friendship, and Riggins reconnects with his estranged father.