Scott Murphy (played by Brian Presley) is a protagonist in Touchback.
Former high school football hero and current farmer struggling with debt. After a suicide attempt, he time-travels to 1991 to prevent a career-ending leg injury. He navigates his championship game, learns to trust teammates, and ultimately accepts his fate to win for his community. Returns to the present to find his town united in helping him harvest. Coach Hand (played by Kurt Russell) is a protagonist in Touchback.
Scott's dedicated high school football coach who values community over personal glory. He turns down an annual OSU job offer to stay in Coldwater. During the 1991 championship, he advises Scott to share the ball and ultimately supports Scott's final play call, emphasizing trust and local pride. Macy (played by Melanie Lynskey) appears in Touchback.
Scott's wife, a shy clarinet-playing band member. In the present, she suggests hand-harvesting the soybeans to save the farm. During the 1991 game, Scott spots her in the bleachers, and her presence influences his final decision on the field to commit to his community and life. Hall (played by Marc Blucas) appears in Touchback.
Scott's old high school friend who successfully made it to the NFL and married Scott's former girlfriend. His return in the present timeline serves as a source of comparison that deepens Scott's depression before his time-travel experience.
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Characters
Scott Murphy
(played by Brian Presley) — protagonist
Former high school football hero and current farmer struggling with debt. After a suicide attempt, he time-travels to 1991 to prevent a career-ending leg injury. He navigates his championship game, le...
Coach Hand
(played by Kurt Russell) — protagonist
Scott's dedicated high school football coach who values community over personal glory. He turns down an annual OSU job offer to stay in Coldwater. During the 1991 championship, he advises Scott to sha...
Macy
(played by Melanie Lynskey) — supporting
Scott's wife, a shy clarinet-playing band member. In the present, she suggests hand-harvesting the soybeans to save the farm. During the 1991 game, Scott spots her in the bleachers, and her presence i...
Hall
(played by Marc Blucas) — supporting
Scott's old high school friend who successfully made it to the NFL and married Scott's former girlfriend. His return in the present timeline serves as a source of comparison that deepens Scott's depre...
Key Relationships
Scott Murphy → Coach Hand
(Professional Quarterback)
Scott Murphy → Hall
(Social Old Friend)
Scott Murphy → Macy
(Family Husband)
Story Analysis
A struggling farmer time-travels to his championship game to change his fate, only to learn the value of community and acceptance.
Plot Progression
The Weight of Backwater
Rewriting 1991
The Championship Crucible
Harvest of Community
Directed by Don Handfield
Touchback (2011) · 6.6/10 · drama, family, fantasy
