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.
Howard comes up with some extra funds for the football program. Hayden gladly accepts without knowing the money was stolen from smaller sports teams on campus.
Hayden becomes so blinded by the pressure to win that he asks a freshman cornerback to shut down one of the best receivers in the nation any way he can.