Brian Smash Williams (Gaius Charles) is facing a lot of pressure as many major colleges are looking for a verbal commitment to their program and he has his heart set on one. Elsewhere, tension is still high between Coach Taylor (Kyle Chandler) and Tim Riggins (Taylor Kitsch), with regard to Julie (Aimee Teegarden), and Tim does not know where to turn. Meanwhile, Coach Taylor is feeling the stress as he prepares the Panthers to take on Laribee High School in the biggest game of the season. Back at home, Tami Taylor (Connie Britton) and her sister continue to see things differently, which eventually leads to the Taylor s asking her to leave. Zach Gilford, Minka Kelly, Adrianne Palicki, Scott Porter and Jesse Plemons also star.

Noose tightens around Coach Taylor during by-week - Facing the Panthers' biggest rival, Coach Taylor (Kyle Chandler) must find a way to bring the team together while his family falls apart. "Smash" Williams (Gaius Charles) and Tim Riggins (Taylor Kitsch) unite to plot their revenge against the Tigers for the destruction of their field house. At the rehab center, Jason Street (Scott Porter) has given up hope until his new roommate shockingly forces him to realize his potential for recovery. While disrespectful new quarterback, Ray 'Voodoo' Tatum (Aldis Hodge), proves he is unstoppable on the field, rookie Matt Saracen (Zach Gilford) appears to have hit rock bottom. With his back in the corner and the town against him, Coach Taylor has an opportunity to save his job, but only with a W in one week against the Tigers.

Coach Taylor (Kyle Chandler) returns to Dillon, Texas as a head coach, a father and a husband. After too much time away from Tami (Connie Britton) and his new baby, Taylor decides that Dillon High is the place for him to coach football. It will not be an easy homecoming for Taylor. He has to deal with a disheveled team, led by the conflict between quarterback, Matt Saracen, (Zach Gilford) and star running back, Smash Williams (Gaius Charles). Meanwhile, Tim Riggins (Taylor Kitsch) turns to Lyla (Minka Kelly) for help in changing Jason Street s (Scott Porter) mind about experimental surgery. Also, Landry (Jesse Plemons) finds out that the only thing he does actually control in his life is football. Also starring Aimee Teegarden and Adrianne Palicki.

To good friends and Texas forever - The Dillon Panthers are frustrated facing the possibility of last week's key win over Arnett Mead being overturned due to Ray Tatum's recruitment (guest star Aldis Hodge). Police interrupt a sluggish practice with an arrest warrant for star defensive tackle Bobby Reyes (Walter Perez) after he viciously assaults another student outside of the sandwich shop. The Texas High School athletic administration summons Buddy Garrity (Brad Leland) and an uncomfortable Coach Taylor (Kyle Chandler) for further questioning before their final ruling. Meanwhile, Tim Riggins (Taylor Kitsch) and Lyla Garrity (Minka Kelly) break injured Jason Street (Scott Porter) out of his rehab room, taking him on a surprise trip to the lake just like old times. When Coach Taylor and wife Tami (Connie Britton) butt heads about Bobby Reyes' punishment, Coach Taylor wonders if he can do his job without giving up everything he believes in and hurting those he holds close.

Matt Saracen (Zach Gilford) reaches a tough point in his life where nothing seems to really matter to him anymore. Meanwhile, Tami Taylor s (Connie Britton) relationship continues to grow with Tyra (Adrianne Palicki) and Julie (Aimee Teegarden) becomes very jealous. Landry (Jesse Plemons) may have a new potential love interest that could shake up his relationship with Tyra. Elsewhere, Brian Smash" Williams (Gaius Charles) begins his three game suspension and turns to Coach Taylor (Kyle Chandler) for advice. Taylor Kitsch, Minka Kelly and Scott Porter also star.

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Movies & TV - Tim (Taylor Kitsch) gets woken up by his big brother and girlfriend.In Dillon, Texas, high school football isn't just a sport, it's a way of life. This year, the Dillon Panthers are expected to go all the way. That's a lot of pressure for Eric Taylor (Kyle Chandler) in his first year as head coach. Not to mention, the pressure on the athletes who all have their sights set on college and the NFL. Coach Taylor is ready to mold these boys into champions and encourage them to be better men. Will they rise to the challenge?Coming to NBC Tuesdays.Clips courtesy of NBC.COM.