Troy Anthony Hogan

Coach makes an effort to temper the over-inflated expectations of East Dillon's fan base regarding the upcoming season. Tami is frustrated in her new job as East Dillon's guidance counsellor and Julie prepares to head off to college.

Coach Taylor receives an offer he can't refuse, and Tim reassesses his future plans when an old flame returns to Dillon. Meanwhile, the fate of East Dillon's football program is decided.

The Taylors face several decisions that could permanently change their lives; Julie's plans for the future surprise Coach and Tami; the Lions go to State.

Tensions in town run high as the highly anticipated Panthers-Lions game approaches. Unfortunately, Coach Taylor tells Luke he won't be playing in the big game.

Coach must mediate when tensions erupt in the locker room; the Lions welcome a new player; Buddy deals with the trials of fatherhood; Tami counsels a troubled student.

Coach threatens to suspend Vince; Billy receives some surprising news from Mindy; Becky begins a new job; Tami and Epyck's relationship grows.