Hayden is pleasantly surprised with his team's performance in the first game of the year only to find out Christine has a less pleasant surprise back home.
Hayden's Screaming Eagles have started the season with four straight victories, yet Hayden is upset as he believes his team has not been the better team in those wins.
Hayden and Christine agree to watch over a friend's baby for practice, and when Christine has to leave for work Hayden is worried how he'll hold up alone.
Another college has it's eye on Luther for their head coaching position, but after a costly mistake, newly appointed head coach Van Dam quickly learns just how good he had it at Minnesota State.
Hayden goes to New York to accept an award and is excited to visit Kelly, but after seeing her at work Hayden is worried Kelly is making similar mistakes he once made in putting work before family.
Hayden and Howard go out of town for a conference leaving Christine with Shirley for a weekend. Christine soon becomes concerned about Shirley's activities when Howard's away and requests Hayden's help to save the Burleigh's marriage.
In need of a new quarterback, Hayden recruits a star high school player whose father lives and breathes football. A passion that may not be shared by his son.
Judy and the other female coaches challenge Hayden and the men to a golf game over the best parking spots knowing that Luther is a horrible golf player.