Professional football player, former National Football League player Paul Crewe goes to prison for driving under the influence of alcohol. The warden of the prison, Hazen, who has decided to organize a football match between the guards and the prisoners, suggests that Paul assemble his team. At the same time, he promises to shorten the player's term if the guards win. Will Kru agree to sacrifice his principles for the sake of a speedy release, or will he adequately fight for victory?