An egotistical politician believes he can win votes by turning a small college's hapless football squad into a championship team.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 John BarrymoreGabby Harrigan | Gabby Harrigan |
 George MurphyRusty Stevens | Rusty Stevens |
 Marjorie WeaverMarjorie Blake | Marjorie Blake |
 Joan DavisLizzie Olsen | Lizzie Olsen |
 Jack HaleyWilbur Peters | Wilbur Peters |
 George BarbierMaj. Hubert Breckenridge | Maj. Hubert Breckenridge |
 Donald MeekDean Thatcher | Dean Thatcher |
 Ruth TerryEdie | Edie |
 Johnny DownsDink | Dink |
| PPaul HurstSlapsy | Slapsy |
 Guinn 'Big Boy' WilliamsMike Wurgerski | Mike Wurgerski |
 Frank SullySteve Wurgerski | Steve Wurgerski |
 William BenedictSylvester | Sylvester |
 Charles Cahill WilsonCoach Burke | Coach Burke |
| GGlenn MorrisSpencer | Spencer |
 Doodles WeaverGilks | Gilks |