The film centers on the special Texas State University's football team named The Fightin' Armadillos, which consists of new coaches and new players as the previous officers and players were fired after a scandal. Their unique players, amongst them are a 34 year old quarterback, a female placekicker and a group of misfits have to overcome obstacles that the top teams in the country couldn't handle, with the instruction of Coach Ed "Straight Arrow" Genero to attempt to play the number one Texas Colts.