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In this episode of Where Are They Now?, host Adam Faris sits down with former USC and Pitt quarterback Max Browne. Once the nation’s top-ranked QB recruit, Max reflects on his journey through college football, the highs and lows of being in the spotlight, and how he transitioned into broadcasting and life after the game.

From the pressures of being a five-star recruit to lessons learned from setbacks, Max shares raw insights into resilience, reinvention, and chasing purpose beyond the field.

👉 If you love stories of perseverance and sports beyond the box score, this conversation is for you.

Adam sits down with former Oregon and NFL running back Kenjon Barner. Kenjon exploded at Oregon for 1,767 yards and 21 touchdowns in 2012, punctuated by a school-record 321-yard, five-score demolition of USC. He finished that season 9th in Heisman voting and one of the best running backs in all of college football.

He then headed to the NFL where he won three Super Bowl rings in four seasons with the Eagles, Patriots, and Buccaneers.

But, what’s he doing now?