What Freddie Steinmark (Finn Wittrock) wants most in the world is to play football. Although he is deemed too small by the usual athletic standards| his father
trains him hard. Freddie brings a fight to the game that ultimately gets him noticed--by none other than legendary University of Texas coach Darrell Royal (Aaron
Eckhart). Awarded a scholarship and a chance to play for the Longhorns| Freddie sets off to Austin with his loving high school sweetheart| Linda (Sarah Bolger)|
determined to make the team. Alongside his old teammate Bobby Mitchell (Rett Terrell) and new pal James Street (Juston Street)| Freddie is put through the paces of a
grueling practice schedule. The boys' camaraderie off the field translates into solid playing on it| and they rise up the depth charts| giving the Longhorns a real
chance to improve upon their mediocre record. But just when they're reveling in the success of the season| Freddie suffers an injury that leads to a shocking
diagnosis and the biggest ...