He was nominated for the WGA Award for Best Drama Series for the third consecutive year at the February 2010 ceremony for his work on the fourth season. He also won a Peabody Award for Excellence in Television in 2011  and in Season 5, when he was Co-Showrunner, Friday Night Lights was nominated for an Emmy for Best Drama Series.
The creator was recognized with a WGA Award nomination for Best Drama Series for the third consecutive year at the February 2010 ceremony, based on his work during the fourth season. He also received a Peabody Award in 2011 and Friday Night Lights was nominated for an Emmy in Season 5 when he held the position of Co-Showrunner.