In Episode 2 of Beyond the Game, host Mike Leazer, FCA Atlanta Director, sits down with Caleb Downs, standout safety for Ohio State University, and his father, Gary Downs, former NFL player and longtime coach.

Together, they share a powerful father-son conversation about faith, identity, and navigating the pressures of elite football. From Caleb’s journey as one of the nation’s top defensive players to Gary’s perspective as both a coach and a dad, this episode explores what it looks like to keep Jesus at the center when expectations are high and the spotlight is bright.

This episode is a reminder that while the game may change, faith, family, and purpose remain the foundation, on and off the field.