It was originally written that the team captain Thad was to have the 'intimate' scene with Cloris Leachman in the episode "Midterms." However during shooting the actor had a severe allergic reaction and was taken to the ER. As a result the entire football team was then written in to have the scene with Leachman at the last minute.
Matt Borlenghi's name is shown as part of the opening credits during the movie the team watch while Alex Moran is with Patty (Professor's Mom) at the movies.