With the Tigers away at Mississippi State this weekend, you may be wondering how to fill the football-shaped hole in your heart. No worries — we’ve got you covered. One way to retain the football spirit and get hyped up for the rest of this upcoming season is to have a classic football-themed movie marathon. Here are our picks for the best five.

The Blind Side

Sandra Bullock, in her Academy Award-winning portrayal as Leigh Anne Tuohy, takes command of this uplifting film based on Michael Oher’s life. An impoverished high school student whom Tuohy and her family adopt, Oher eventually becomes an offensive lineman in the NFL. The acting is so good in this movie that you forget how trite its execution can be. With a cameo from the University’s own Ed Orgeron, this film is perfect to watch this weekend.

Remember The Titans

This emotional roller coaster stars Denzel Washington as coach of a newly integrated high school football team in the 1970s. Based on a true story, this film examines race relations in a conflicted Virginia town and boasts an excellent turn from Washington. Be forewarned, this movie will pull on your heartstrings and leave you feeling emotionally drained.

Friday Night Lights

Before spurring an incredibly successful (and genuinely excellent) TV series, “Friday Night Lights” was a movie based on journalist H.G. Bissinger’s account of a small-town high school football team. Billy Bob Thornton gives a stellar performance as the coach who’s constantly under fire, and the rawness of the film gives it a documentary feel. Clear eyes, full hearts, can’t lose.

Invincible

An inspirational tale about a middle-aged substitute teacher, played by Mark Wahlberg, who gets a late start as a professional football player, “Invincible” is the perfect film to make you believe you can achieve anything. Including a stellar cast and putting a fresh spin on the typical sports drama, this film earns its status as a new classic in this genre.

The Waterboy

Often credited as Adam Sandler’s last acceptable movie, Louisiana-set “The Waterboy” is equal parts heart and humor. The other films on this list lack a consistent sense of humor, but this film explodes with laughs and light-hearted comedy. Sandler’s stereotypical — and borderline offensive — turn as Bobby Boucher, a socially-inept South Louisiana Cajun, can be a deterrent in watching this film. However, Kathy Bates’ portrayal of his mother and the encouraging message behind the film make it essential for viewing during the football season.