Competition for the starting quarterback spot starts; a senior's future is uncertain after an injury; a brawl breaks out during a scrimmage.
Problems arise after the team wins its season opener, as both quarterbacks struggle in the game against St. Bonaventure.
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 the loss to St. Bonaventure, coach Lara warns of position changes. The quarterbacks continue to struggle, and a player has trouble with a switch from offence to defence.
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.