The state championship begins and problems arise for the Bulldogs when their new game plan fails, leading them to come to a surprising realization.

Bella has a busy day with two big events: a play-off game and a baby shower for Pepper's mom.

A tailgate party is held and Zach attends, making things difficult for Bella as she tries to hide the feelings she still has for him. Meanwhile, some tailgate games yield unexpected results.

Troy's father comes home for a visit and Troy wants his stay to be enjoyable, even if that means asking Bella to make a huge sacrifice by not breaking his dad's legendary passing record.

Bella wants others to shine and get the credit they deserve, so she spotlights her teammates. Meanwhile, Newt enters a robot-battle contest and gets assistance from Sophie.

Bella meets her idol while doing volunteer work at a nursing home, but she begins to wonder if the woman has been living a lie. Elsewhere, Pepper and Newt clash over decor ideas.

Bella asks Zack out, and he brings a surprise to their date. Elsewhere, Newt clashes with Troy and Sawyer when he doesn't share their passion for their beloved movie series.

Bella misses a team event to attend a Hunter Hayes concert, so her teammates retaliate by blackmailing her. Meanwhile, Pepper seeks an interview with Hunter to broadcast on the school news station.

Coach becomes ill, so the team slack off and are caught off guard when they face a tough rival.

Bella enters a beauty contest to prove a point about girls having both beauty and strength. Meanwhile, Pepper and Sophie think Troy and Sawyer underestimate the difficulty of being a cheerleader.

Bella fears that her mom is going to be embarrassed at the annual parents and students flag football game. Newt and Sawyer worry that Troy has a secret weapon for the game.

Bella gets a long-awaited message from Charlie, but before she can answer she is forced to spend the day with Zach Barnes.

Bella gives away a gift by mistake and must hurry to retrieve it. Elsewhere, Newt gets a wake-up call when a girl treats him the way he treats Sophie.

The Bulldogs get pranked by Troy and his new team, but then Troy's team doesn't play by the rules, forcing Troy to decide where his allegiance lies.

Bella, Sophie and Pepper plot the perfect revenge when a boy who wronged Bella winds up delivering their pizza during a sleepover; Newt and Sawyer help Troy move in to his new dorm.

Bella brings Troy to meet an NFL legend; Troy reveals a secret to Bella; Pepper and Newt have to do crazy dares in order to spend time with Sophie and Sawyer.