Welcome back to Travis Take Two! Hosted by brothers Jordan Travis (FSU & NFL quarterback) and Devon Travis (FSU & MLB second baseman), this episode features Indianapolis Colts quarterback Riley Leonard for an honest conversation about faith, injuries, and what it really means to achieve your dreams.

Riley opens up about his brutal injury journey—three surgeries in one offseason including turf toe, ankle reconstruction, and a broken fibula that nearly derailed his transfer to Notre Dame. He gets real about running out of the tunnel for the national championship game and still feeling like "surely there's more," and why moments in church fill his soul more than wins on the field. The conversation dives into what keeps him grounded: his faith, perspective shifts like the Chinese farmer parable, and learning to trust that setbacks might be setups.

From competing behind Anthony Richardson and Joe Flacco to watching Philip Rivers come off the couch to take snaps, Riley shares the mental battle of being a young quarterback waiting for his shot. He talks about training with Philip in Alabama, their hyper-competitive swimming contests, and randomly running into him at a gas station buying sandwiches weeks after fighting for a playoff spot together. Riley also gives us an inside look at Marcus Freeman's player-first coaching style—Friday night poker games, letting captains make decisions, and staying unshakably calm on the sideline. This episode is about patience, purpose, and trusting the process even when it doesn't make sense.

The brothers also break down the college football national championship (Indiana vs. Miami), make their NFL playoff picks, and wrap up Season 1 with a heartfelt reflection on their favorite moments and what this podcast has meant to them.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

0:39 - Indiana vs Miami National Championship Preview

6:28 - Fernando Mendoza's Incredible Story

9:14 - Miami's Defense vs Indiana's Offense Breakdown

13:40 - Carson Beck's Redemption Arc

17:02 - Dante Moore Returns to Oregon

20:02 - NFL Playoffs Best Matchups

36:01 - Weekend Picks: Bills, 49ers, Rams, Texans

38:16 - Riley Leonard Interview: Faith, Injuries & NFL Life

56:57 - Marcus Freeman Stories

58:48 - Season 1 Finale Reflections

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