Chad Powers just wrapped its first season, and football fans may have noticed that the play that started everything has actually happened a few times in the National Football League. Glen Powell's football comedy series begins with a life-altering night for our protagonist, one that sets him on the path to becoming Chad Powers.

In episode one, college superstar quarterback Russ Holliday is streaking towards the endzone during a nationally televised Bowl game for his team. He's about to win it all, but just before he reaches the goal line, Russ tosses the football away before crossing the line. It's ruled a fumble, and Russ and his team lose.

For a touchdown to count in American football, a player has to carry the ball past the white line into the end zone. It's a boneheaded mistake,

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