Universal Pictures has just debuted the new trailer for the upcoming sports drama, 'The Express', which is based on the true story of college football hero Ernie Davis, the first African- American to win the Heisman Trophy.

'The Express' stars Dennis Quaid and Rob Brown and is an inspiring tale of overcoming obstacles to achieve victory on and off the field.

Also starring in the film are Darrin Dewitt Henson, Omar Benson Miller, Aunjanue Ellis, Justin Martin, Clancy Brown and Charles S. Dutton.

The Express charges into theaters on October 3, 2008

Based on a true story, The Express follows the extraordinary life of college football hero Ernie Davis (Rob Brown), the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy. His fight for equality and respect forever changed the face of American sports, and his story continues to inspire new generations.

Raised in poverty in Pennsylvania coal-mining country, Davis hurdled social and economic obstacles to become one of the greatest running backs in college football history. Under the guidance of legendary Syracuse coach Ben Schwartzwalder (Dennis Quaid), he became a hero who superseded Jim Brown's achievements and set records that stand to this day.

Decorated veteran Schwartzwalder was a Southerner with a single vision of a national championship and hardened ideas about how the world worked. But though he and Davis clashed mightily, he taught the player everything he knew about football, just as Davis helped him learn the true meaning of victory.

As the growing civil rights movement divided the country in the '60s, Davis became a symbol for achievement that transcended race. Refusing to flinch from others' prejudices, he achieved all his goals-until he faced a challenge that would make most men crumble. He joined the ranks of black pioneers by teaching a generation tolerance, inspiring a movement that smashed barriers on and off the field.