Coach Taylor supports Smash's efforts to get a college try out, but Smash continues to struggle with a loss of confidence . Tyra's tactics to run for student body president of Dillon High disappoint new principal Tami. Matt Saracen considers emancipation in an effort to protect his Grandma and in the process finds his estranged mother. Lyla and Tim are back to their old tricks, but Lyla again tries to mold Riggins into a perfect boyfriend and struggles to accept the relationship as it is.