Coach Taylor begins to realize most of the team's problems are off the field rather than on it. Meanwhile, Jess is forced to choose between Vince and Landry, Luke struggles to deal with his injury, and Riggins makes a decision that may not work out as well as he had hoped.

Despite having doubts, Coach Taylor names Vince starting quarterback. Tami has a hard time finding a way to cheer Julie up after Matt leaves town. Meanwhile, Tim has a run-in with Becky's dad, Luke is injured, and Landry makes his move on Jess.

Coach tries to look for a new approach to take down their toughest opponent. Tim and Lyla are reunited until she has to go back to college. Julie and Matt go to a concert.

The Taylors and other familiar faces rally around Matt as he deals with the untimely death of his father.

Landry and Vince have feelings for Jess. Matt and Tim go on a hunting trip. Julie goes to a gay bar with Devon. The Coach does some research on East Dillon.

Vince and Luke have a hard time getting along which could create a problem for the team. Tim tries to get the team to improve their game.

One of the star player ends up on the Lions' list. Coach attempts to build team spirit. Meanwhile Matt goes to visit an artist and Tim finds somewhere to live.

Coach has difficulty trying to unite his new team, the East Dillon Lions;. Matt lives as a townie for the first time and Tim finds his calling after a college lecture.