 Berg expressed regret in interviews about having to sacrifice certain story lines in the movie , due to time restraints . The television series allowed interpersonal issues to be addressed more in depth . " The idea was to create a television show that exists as much more of a soap opera , or an exploration of human beings , " said Berg in an interview , " than as a chronicle of a football team 's pursuit of glory . " The series was filmed partly in Austin , and a call went out for local football players to play part roles in the show . In an attempt to maintain an authentic Texas environment , elements were incorporated from local society . Football scenes were filmed at the local Pflugerville High School 's <unk> Stadium and at the <unk> Complex , while uniforms were based on those of real @-@ life Pflugerville Panthers . 
