Connie Britton

A high-school football coach oversees this chronicle of a West Texas team's 1988 season. Tim McGraw's film debut. Peter Berg directed and wrote the script, an adaptation of H.G. Bissinger's bestseller. Berg and Bissinger are cousins.

The Dillon Panthers high-school football squad prepares for its first game of the season under the guidance of a new head coach (Kyle Chandler). But numerous obstacles test the team's mettle, including squabbling among teammates, the persistent glare of th (more…)The Dillon Panthers high-school football squad prepares for its first game of the season under the guidance of a new head coach (Kyle Chandler). But numerous obstacles test the team's mettle, including squabbling among teammates, the persistent glare of the local media and the high expectations of the community. Jason Street: Scott Porter. Tim Riggins: Taylor Kitsch. Tami Taylor: Connie Britton.

As the town turns to faith and prayer to deal with star quarterback Jason Street's serious injury, Coach Taylor turns to an untested backup QB to anchor the team. Meanwhile, tensions reach a boiling point between teammates Riggins and Smash; and Lyla provi (more…)As the town turns to faith and prayer to deal with star quarterback Jason Street's serious injury, Coach Taylor turns to an untested backup QB to anchor the team. Meanwhile, tensions reach a boiling point between teammates Riggins and Smash; and Lyla provides support to her fallen boyfriend.