Louanne Stephens

The second-string quarterback finds himself in the spotlight in the wake of Jason Street's serious injury. As game day approaches the team appears united, pledging to win the game for a teammate.

Emotions intensify as the game against intimidating Gatling High nears. Rumours alienate Lyla and Tim from their friends, and Smash puts his health at risk to improve his on-field performance.

Brian is determined to get a football scholarship despite recent events; Tami runs into her high-school boyfriend, now a real estate mogul; Jason must decide if he is willing to change his life completely; Tim continues his pursuit of Lyla.

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

After pressure from Texas Methodist University, Coach Taylor makes a decision that disrupts his future at Dillon and upsets the women in his life.

Tami gets frustrated when she sees the school's lacking money when it comes to education but not the football team.