The college president, the head cheerleader and a gambling gangster try to keep a flunking football star in the game
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Jack OakieBoley Bolenciecwcz | Boley Bolenciecwcz |
 George MurphyJimmy McGonagle | Jimmy McGonagle |
 Linda DarnellLouise Murray | Louise Murray |
 Walter BrennanGrandpa | Grandpa |
 Milton BerleSeabiscuit | Seabiscuit |
 Sheldon LeonardMenace | Menace |
 Donald MeekProfessor Philip Murray | Professor Philip Murray |
 Ruth DonnellyMame Bacon | Mame Bacon |
 Raymond WalburnColonel Bacon | Colonel Bacon |
 Donald MacBrideCoach Graham | Coach Graham |
 Emma DunnMrs. Murray | Mrs. Murray |
| CCharles WaldronPresident | President |
| MMildred GoverMrs. Robertson | Mrs. Robertson |
 William HaadeButch | Butch |
 Dick RichGogo | Gogo |
| JJohn HiestandAnnouncer | Announcer |
 Claire Du BreyMiss Pinkham | Miss Pinkham |
 Paul HarveyOrville Turner | Orville Turner |