If the backbone of the show was football, the soul was the marriage of Coach Eric Taylor (Kyle Chandler) and Principal Tami Taylor (Connie Britton).

In the 2020s, the hype machine for high school sports has only intensified. We live in the era of "NIL" (Name, Image, Likeness) deals where high school phenoms become millionaires. The pressure on young athletes is higher than ever.