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.

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 Taylor experiences financial hardships trying to keep the Lions afloat, while Buddy Garrity faces social ones with the Dillon Panther boosters after the Luke Cafferty move. Luke also has trouble adjusting to playing for Coach Taylor and feeling like he isn't getting his chance. Tami is worried about Julie and her issue with her faith, while Julie is more concerned about her relationship with Matt, who is doing his best to impress the grumpy artist he is interning with.

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.

Matt gets the bad news about his dad's dead and the whole town is preparing for the funeral. What decisions will come after this. Lyla has returned to town as well.

Coach searches for a strategy to shut down their toughest opponent yet. Tim reconnects with Lyla. Julie and Matt attend a concert in Austin and reach a critical juncture in their relationship.

Despite some doubt, coach Talor makes Vince quarterback. Tami struggles to comfort Julie who's grieving over Matt's sudden departure. Tim has a confrontation with Becky's dad. Luke is badly injured. Landry makes a play for Jess.

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.

Coach Taylor is forced to talk tough when he works to clean up a park plagued with drugs and gang violence. Meanwhile, Becky learns she's pregnant, and Jess and Landry's relationship heats up.

Dillon has been split in two, and Coach Taylor finds himself at the newly-reopened East Dillon High School in charge of students unlike any he's coached before. Can he rebuild the football program from the ground up?

The team can't focus on their next game. Tami gets involved in a controversy. Vince wants to end his deal with Kennard. Julie gets an unexpected phone call from Matt.

Eric faces drama about the upcoming Lions and Panthers game; Tami attempts to pacify her critics; the Riggins brothers adjust to new family developments.

The Taylors host Thanksgiving dinner; A visitor surprises Julie and Landry; Tim is faced with a tough decision.