Overview
- Reporters first revealed the development on Wednesday, Oct. 21, saying Ty Burrell is co-writing, executive producing and is expected to be the lead if the series is greenlit.
- The reboot will adopt a single-camera format and swap the original’s college football setting for a storyline about a legendary coach returning to Minnesota to rebuild his alma mater’s basketball program.
- Writers and executive producers Daniel Libman and Matthew Libman are attached, with John Davis and John Fox of Davis Entertainment also listed as executive producers and Universal Television serving as the studio.
- The project is in early stages and has not received a formal series order; casting beyond Burrell has not been announced and the show could still change in development.
- The effort follows a shelved 2015 NBC sequel attempt starring Craig T. Nelson and reflects a broader network strategy of updating familiar 1990s properties with contemporary tones and star-driven talent.