A young white man goes to a historically black college for the chance to be the starting quarterback. There he encounters considerable resentment and learns what it's like to be in the minority.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Caitlyn JennerJim Gregory | Jim Gregory |
 Dennis HaysbertJames 'Shack' Harris | James 'Shack' Harris |
| BBill OvertonSlick | Slick |
 Deborah PrattJennifer | Jennifer |
| BByron StewartSandman | Sandman |
 Raymond VitteRags | Rags |
 LeVar BurtonCharles 'Tank' Smith | Charles 'Tank' Smith |
 Harry BelafonteCoach Eddie Robinson | Coach Eddie Robinson |
| VVance DavisCoach Porter | Coach Porter |
 Fred PinkardDr. Ford | Dr. Ford |
| DDaniel Joseph BernardGibbons | Gibbons |
| MMark ChavisChris | Chris |
| BBetsy CorleyCoed Clerk | Coed Clerk |
| GGilbert CulpepperHolmes | Holmes |
| RRick FrederickMale Clerk | Male Clerk |
| MMarlene LeeperJaney | Janey |
| AAlex MarshallWiley Coach | Wiley Coach |
| HHerb NelsonSlob | Slob |
| GGlarence OdumPotts | Potts |
| RRobert Parham'JJ' Johnson | 'JJ' Johnson |
| AAnita ParrottMrs. Johnson | Mrs. Johnson |
| JJohn K. PriceMan at Counter | Man at Counter |
| DDorsey R. RichardRhino | Rhino |
| KKatie RobinsonWaitress | Waitress |
| TTammy L. StatenRuby | Ruby |
| JJohn TellisGuard | Guard |
| MMichael Jerome WilliamsPow Wow Samuels | Pow Wow Samuels |