When Spencer James is recruited by Beverly High School's football coach, he feels conflicted on whether or not to move from South Crenshaw High.

While trying to be all things, on and off the field, Spencer discovers the rules he played by at Crenshaw no longer apply in Beverly Hills. Coop is forced to learn new ground rules with Spencer's protective Halo Effect now gone.

Spencer and Jordan spend an unexpected day together in Crenshaw and Jordan gets his first taste of real life in south central Los Angeles, Billy struggles with his identity as a father, and Olivia and Layla attempt to rekindle their friendship.

While riding the exhilarating wave of a three-game winning streak, Spencer becomes seduced by the lifestyle, leading to an unexpected adventure with Asher. Meanwhile, Coop is also being seduced by a new way of life.

Spencer's worlds come together to celebrate his birthday in Beverly Hills but mixing the families ends in disaster. Meanwhile, Olivia and Jordan discover a missing link to their father's past, and Coop and Patience struggle to define their romance.

The return of Layla's father gives Spencer the perfect opportunity to give back to Crenshaw and reunite with an increasingly distant Coop. Billy, Jordan and Asher take a journey to Malibu to scout their next big rival.