In the chaotic and carefree comedy that follows an eccentric university president, the plot unfolds when his institution is threatened by a sports rivalry that could ruin its reputation. Groucho Marx plays this singular character who, with his characteristic humor, decides to intervene in the situation in an unconventional way. To improve the chances of the university's football team, he recruits his own son, a clumsy young man, along with a couple of rough football players who have nothing to do with academic studies.
As the craziness intensifies, the president interferes in the lives of the students, generating a series of romantic entanglements and hilarious situations. With the support of his accomplices—including his brother, a bumbling and cautious professor—they try to save the university from embarrassment. However, their lack of preparation and knowledge about the sport leads to more problems than they solve.
Amidst the mishaps, misunderstandings, and a parade of witty dialogue, the story becomes a whirlwind of absurd situations culminating in a memorable football showdown that is, of course, filled with blunders. The film is a hilarious critique of academia that manages to stay fresh even decades later, leaving the audience with plenty of laughs and reflections on the true value of success. Over time, this classic has become a gem of slapstick cinema, blending Groucho Marx's wit with timeless humor.