Join Noah Fifita on ZenGame with Grant Gurtin as he shares his journey as a college quarterback. Noah discusses his approach to football and life through numerology and faith, highlighting his work ethic, preparation, and the role models who shaped him. He opens up about overcoming challenges like imposter syndrome and the importance of faith and family. Learn about his mentor Jaden Delora, his respect for Coach Fisch, and pivotal moments at Arizona. Discover Noah's aspirations, his bond with Coach Brennan, and his experiences with Polynesian culture. Explore his memorable college moments and leadership insights.

(0:00) Introduction to Noah Fifita and his journey

(1:00) Numerology and Noah's approach to life and football

(2:11) Noah's work ethic, preparation, and role models

(4:33) Overcoming challenges, imposter syndrome, and reliance on faith

(6:35) Learning from mentor Jaden Delora and emotional growth

(9:34) Exploring synchronicities in Noah's career

(12:00) Noah's aspirations with TMAC and the decision to stay at Arizona

(19:23) Deep respect for Coach Fisch and the pivotal fortune cookie moment

(23:40) Faith's guiding role in Noah's life and decisions

(26:22) Family support and following God's will

(27:23) Bonding with Coach Brennan and the Oklahoma game reflection

(31:06) Coach Fish's impact and embracing Polynesian culture

(35:08) "Island Time" podcast influence and fan interactions

(39:07) Memorable college football moments and faith-based challenges

(41:27) Overcoming the biggest challenges in college athletics

(43:00) Managing expectations and learning from experiences at Arizona

(45:45) Recounting favorite plays and lessons from freshman year

(47:15) Leadership in the huddle and lessons from close games

(51:56) Competing against future NFL talent and visualizing success

(54:46) Manifesting the perfect season and concluding thoughts

Ryan Hilinski shares his journey as a college quarterback, reflecting on his childhood, inspired by Jayden Daniels, and his experiences transitioning through offensive systems and coaching changes. Ryan discusses playing with elite talent, his decision to attend Northwestern, and the challenges of balancing academics with athletics and NIL considerations. He opens up about the responsibility of being a role model, personal growth, and the spiritual strength he draws from carrying his brother Tyler's memory. The episode also covers Ryan's preparation for the season, the impacts of COVID on college sports, and his thoughts on kindness and legacy.

(0:00) Introduction and Ryan Hilinski's journey

(4:05) Ryan's childhood and inspiration from Jayden Daniels

(6:27) Freshman quarterback experience and offensive coordinator transitions

(11:10) Hardest hit and adapting to different offensive systems

(17:54) Locker room dynamics and coaching changes

(22:04) Playing with elite talent and high school experiences

(28:33) Choosing Northwestern and academic challenges

(35:05) Balancing academics, athletics, and NIL considerations

(37:26) Role model responsibilities and personal growth

(39:24) Carrying Tyler's memory and spiritual strength

(42:12) Season preparation and reflections on coaching

(43:18) COVID impacts and adapting to changes in college sports

(44:15) Closing thoughts on kindness and legacy