01 A college football team and its community rebuild after a devastating plane crash kills most of the roster.
6 Best Football Underdog and Triumph Movies
By Vlad Zakh · May 25, 2026
The gritty determination and against-all-odds triumph of the football underdog has powered some of cinema’s most inspiring sports dramas.
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02 A small Texas town's entire identity rests on the shoulders of its high school football team during a crucial season.
03 A high school football coach befriends a mentally challenged young man, transforming their entire community.
04 A newly integrated high school football team overcomes racial tension under a demanding new coach.
05 A backup high school quarterback is thrust into the spotlight after the star player is injured.
06 An undersized, underestimated young man refuses to give up his dream of playing football for Notre Dame.
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