Blue Mountain State

Three incoming freshmen at Blue Mountain State University, a college football powerhouse, struggle to adjust to the challenges of college life, balancing academics, football, relationships, and the intense traditions of the team.

Denise gives Craig a promise ring before leaving for the weekend, but he loses it during a wild, drunken night at a strip club with Alex and Sammy. The trio then tries to find the ring before Denise returns, fearing her reaction.

The team's poor performance results in a strict curfew before their most important game of the season; meanwhile, a personal item owned by Thad is shared among teammates, inadvertently leading to a health crisis.

With the Mountain Goats' rivalry game against Overland University approaching, the team's starting quarterback is suspended, giving Alex the opportunity to start. Meanwhile, Sammy is taken along with Billy the Goat as part of a prank orchestrated by Overland students.

Alex faces a demotion to special teams due to his inconsistent dedication, while Craig grows suspicious of Denise's secretive behavior, and Sammy organizes a group of upset cheerleaders seeking retribution against the college athletes who have wronged them.

Following a series of setbacks, the team hosts a "Lock-In Party" at the Goat House to improve morale and unity. Alex and Thad organize the event, splitting the remaining players into two teams for a competitive, drug-influenced Team Building Olympics.

A talented running back arrives on campus during a player-recruitment weekend, challenging Craig's spot on the team, while Alex works to recruit a top high-school quarterback to Blue Mountain State.

A romantic encounter between Alex and the girlfriend of a lacrosse player leads to a violation of a longstanding 23-year truce between the football and lacrosse teams, sparking a fierce conflict that Alex must resolve.

Principal Simmons and Coach Daniels require the players to pass their midterms or face the loss of the remainder of the season.

On Marathon Monday, a school-wide party at BMS that lasts from 6 a.m. Monday to 6 a.m. Tuesday, Alex meets and has a romantic encounter with a girl who shares qualities with him, while Sammy and Craig engage in an intense drinking session together.

Alex's date takes an unexpected turn when his father becomes overly interested in Alex, while Sammy struggles with unresolved tensions related to his own father.

The team faces challenges as they attempt to navigate the NCAA's random drug testing policy.

Following an unexpected bowl game selection, the team travels to Louisiana, where Thad works to protect his players while also undermining the opposing team. Meanwhile, Shiloh faces a personal challenge of his own.

Coach Daniels recruits a charismatic but unpredictable new quarterback who leads Alex into risky situations, while Sammy's older sister Mary Jo joins the cheerleading squad at BMS after enduring some hazing.

Thad begins an investigation to uncover who digitally violated him during a chaotic practice fumble pile, as his teammates offer conflicting accounts of what happened.

The team adopts celibacy to improve their performance, but the plan goes awry when Mary Jo's frustration leads to chaos among the players. Meanwhile, Coach Daniel faces an unexpected visit from his ex-wife Debra, who arrives to settle outstanding debts.

The team starts receiving lavish gifts from agents, raising ethical concerns, while Coach Daniels struggles with the decision of whether to give playing time to a bothersome, Rudy-like player connected to a local booster.

Alex, Thad, and Radon each react in their own way after receiving a message from an unknown woman who reveals she is pregnant. Meanwhile, Sammy struggles with a difficult choice between a complicated relationship and returning to singledom, and Coach Daniels tries to mend his relationship with his son.

A group of nerdy students at the school stage a rebellion, disrupting the academic performance of the jocks and forcing Sammy to confront a personal identity crisis.

Alex becomes entangled in a complicated situation when he has a one-night stand with Coach Daniels' ex-wife, finding himself caught in the middle of their ongoing conflict, while Sammy tries to help Mary Jo move on from her latest infatuation with a charming, guitar-playing boy.

Thad embarks on a vision quest to determine whether he should remain at BMS for another year or pursue a professional career.

During Rivalry Weekend, the mascot for Overland High goes missing, prompting Alex and Thad to search for it—Alex to prepare for tailgating and Thad for his own peculiar reasons.

Alex and Radon take on backup goalie positions for BMS' hockey team to avoid conditioning drills, while Mary Jo supports Thad by becoming his personal cheerleader.

Alex and his teammates are arrested and jailed after a night of drinking, requiring them to pass a breathalyzer test to be released. Sammy tries to get drunk enough to join them, hoping to stage an escape similar to the TV show *Prison Break*.

The team faces a critical game on the road to an undefeated season when Radon is injured during practice after a hard tackle from Thad, leading to a loss of confidence. At the same time, Daniels experiences a heart attack as the stress of potentially losing the perfect season takes its toll.

A riot erupts on campus following the team's undefeated season, forcing Alex and the players to navigate through the chaos to rescue Sammy from a violent mob of fans outside the Goat House.

Alex takes on the role of starting quarterback and team captain, while Thad waits to hear about his future with the team after his drug-related arrest following the team's championship loss. Meanwhile, Sammy tries to move into the Goat House and Mary Jo begins exploring her sexuality.

Alex and Thad face the consequences of a leaked explicit photo sent from Alex's phone, which spreads across campus, while Harmon considers how to respond to suggestive images he received from Daniels and Debra.

Alex adopts Thad's identity to help him recover from a slump following his suspension, while Sammy becomes close to a girl he knows he will soon lose.

Alex and Sammy experience a rift after Alex reflects on his career-defining game as his personal peak. At the same time, Daniels and Jon Jon navigate uncertainty over a job opportunity Jon Jon has been offered.

Thad offers to mentor Alex in the ways of local celebrity culture, though his intentions may not be entirely selfless. Meanwhile, Mary Jo takes drastic measures to win the favor of Coach Daniels' wife, who is making an effort to rekindle her marriage.

A blackout disrupts campus and delays the upcoming game against Buckingham, prompting Alex to confront a Buckingham cheerleader from his past. Meanwhile, the BMS coaches face off against their rivals in a high-stakes poker game.

Harmon's football performance begins to suffer as his usual pre-game rituals fail him, prompting him to seek out new mystical superstitions to regain his form. At the same time, Sammy, inspired by a psychic's advice, starts looking into alternative career paths that he believes will better showcase his abilities.

Coach Daniels faces a moment of reflection as he approaches induction into the College Hall of Fame, while Thad uncovers unsettling truths about his history and Alex develops a deeper bond with Marty.

Thad's actions become increasingly erratic following a concussion, complicating Daniels' efforts to conceal the injury from Gilday and the NCAA. At the same time, Sammy uses his time isolated in the Goat House basement to reflect on his personal habits.

One Week" is a behind-the-scenes look at BMS as it follows the team and coaching staff through their week, both on and off the field. The series-within-a-series explores the team's efforts to regain past success while showcasing personal conflicts, including a growing tension between Gilday and Alex, Daniels' doubts influenced by Gilday, and Thad's aspirations to pursue acting.

BMS is thrilled to learn they will face Blackwell in the Bowl Championship, but their celebration is quickly halted when the NCAA reveals a three-year investigation into the team's activities, threatening the future of the football program.

After BMS loses the Bowl Game due to their starters being benched for NCAA violations, the team organizes an unofficial rematch against Blackwell in a cornfield turned makeshift football field.

The competition intensifies as the BMS and Blackwell teams clash in a corn field, vying for bragging rights and the title of true champion.