The Angeles South University football team, led by Coach Damon King, goes to Beverly High for the combine, which evaluates prospective players for a football scholarship. Upon learning that his mother is declining her college application to save money for his tuition, Spencer is determined to get the scholarship, competing with both his teammates and the South Crenshaw High football team, including its star player Cameron. Meanwhile, Jordan attempts to be seen as his own man, instead of being the coach's father, while Olivia urges Asher, down on his luck, to apply for the combine.
Tropes featured in this episode:
- Back to School: Grace is considering to apply for a night school, but she hesitates because it will mean she can't pay for Spencer's college tuition.
- Buy Them Off: Coach King bribes Spencer and Cameron so they will get into ASU, even though this will blacklist them from potential scholarships. While Cam accepts what he got, Spencer declines.
- Changed My Mind, Kid: Grace ultimately heeds Spencer's advice and accepts her night school invitation.
- Forced from Their Home: Well, it's not really his house in the first place, but Asher reveals that he was kicked out of the mansion by his father after his expulsion from the team.
- Karmic Jackpot:
- Asher not only receives an invitation to the combine but is also welcomed back to the team for admitting his mistakes.
- Spencer declines the bribe to get him into ASU. But Coach Baker uploads the video of his catch at the combine, which attracts attention from the SEC.
- Lives in a Van: Asher has been living in a car because his father kicked him out and he doesn't get along well with his mom. Olivia decides to ask Layla to host him for a while.
- Nepotism: Jordan knows full well that he makes it into the combine game because he is the son of the coach.
- Stern Teacher: Willie warns Jordan, who wants him to continue training him, that he will not play easy, and he will probably hate him before he makes it big.
