The writers and creators of the series are well aware that they’ve basically written a hybrid of The O.
All American premieres Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 9/8c on The CW.
The pressure for a high school football team to have a stellar season lest the coach lose his job is definitely reminiscent of Friday Night Lights.
“I love [Friday Night Lights], it’s a big inspiration for this,” executive producer April Blair said at the Television Critics Association summer press tour.