Troy Anthony Hogan

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.

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.

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.

Not everyone is happy with how the team played in the season's first game; Vince discovers stardom comes with benefits; Luke pays for his aggressive play; Tami tries to start a tutoring program.

While Buddy receives troubling news about his son, Vince struggles to adjust to the return of his dad from prison. Julie bonds with a member of the faculty, and Buddy gets some disturbing news.

An elite college program courts Coach Taylor; Vince works to earn his starting spot back; friends and family speak at Tim's parole hearing.