In the midst of America's fascination with professional football in the 1920s, an aging player, Dodge Connolly, struggles to keep his team both financially viable and relevant in a sport still lacking formal rules and mass public appeal. With entrepreneurial spirit, Dodge seeks to legitimize and popularize the sport by recruiting college football sensation and war hero, Carter Rutherford, who has captured the nation's attention with his on-field prowess and tales of military valor. The addition of Carter brings new life into Dodge’s team, attracting fans and the media's spotlight, which he hopes will solidify the team's future and the sport's prominence.

As the team’s success begins to bloom, a savvy and determined newspaper reporter, Lexie Littleton, is assigned to uncover the truth behind Carter's war stories, raising questions about his heroism. While following the team, Lexie finds herself caught in a complex game off the field; she navigates unexpected romantic entanglements with both Dodge, the charming and cunning veteran, and Carter, the young, idealistic star. Her presence and the investigation she leads not only challenge Carter's credibility but also the trust and camaraderie within the team. As they journey through the highs and lows of the evolving sport, the trio must confront their own motivations and desires, shaping their futures amidst the gritty, rough-and-tumble origins of American professional football.