Every great athlete knows that life’s victories can be complicated. For Colorado Buffaloes star Travis Hunter, Friday’s dominant 52-0 blowout against Oklahoma State Cowboys was one for the highlight reel, cementing his Heisman-worthy season. But as cameras rolled on his triumphant day, another story began to unfold just off the field, which could be nervy even for an ice-cold hunter like Hunter himself.

After a career-defining performance—10 catches for 116 yards and three touchdowns—Travis Hunter seemed destined for nothing but smiles. But in the post-game glow, an apparent argument between the 21-year-old star and his fiancée, Leanna Lenee, caught everyone’s attention. While Hunter walked toward the field after the game, a brief but tense exchange was picked up by cameras. At one point, he leaned in for a kiss, only for Lenee, only to turn her face away, igniting a frenzy of speculation online.

Social media, unsurprisingly, took the moment and ran with it. The clip was shared by an unlikely source for a lover’s quarrel, with the College Transfer Portal account on X, turning TMZ for a moment, adding fuel to the fire, tweeting: “Travis Hunter’s girlfriend was NOT happy with him after the game.” The post sparked a debate, with fans chiming in about what might have gone wrong between the couple.

But the Buffs two-way sensation wasn’t about to let the whispers linger. In a subtle but clear response, he posted a heartfelt Instagram story featuring himself and his soon-to-be wife, planting a kiss on her cheek and flashing a smile. “I got lucky,” he said to the camera, a clear attempt to brush off the chatter. He followed up with a carousel of photos of the couple captioned “Queen,” with the song My Girl by Mindless Behavior playing in the background.

The couple, who announced their engagement back in February, seem to share a bond as strong as Hunter’s grip on the football. Lenee, 23, has been a consistent presence in his life, standing by his side through the highs and lows of his college career. If anything, the post-game drama seems to have underscored their commitment rather than undermining it.

As Hunter prepares to likely declare for the NFL Draft and heads to New York for the Heisman Trophy ceremony next month, all eyes will be on him—and on Leanna Lenee when they arrive in style, holding each other’s hands.

In-your-face haters, Travis Hunter and wifey laugh from the corner together

As social media buzzed with speculation after a heated moment between Leanna Lenee and Colorado star Travis Hunter was caught on camera following the Oklahoma game. In the viral clip, the two appeared to be in the middle of what fans quickly labeled as “drama.” But Lenee, clearly fed up with all the armchair analysis, set the record straight in her Instagram story. “Us while y’all talk s—t about nothing y’all know,” she wrote, as she proceeded to feed her hubby a nacho with her own hands, shutting down the chatter with a perfectly sassy mic drop.

For those guessing it was the end of their love story, think again. Turns out, it was just another classic lover’s quarrel—something anyone in a relationship can relate to. Let’s be real, who hasn’t had a moment like that after an intense day? Add the pressure of a football game, and the eyes of millions, and, boom, you’ve got a recipe for a viral misunderstanding.

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With this one thing’s for sure: whether on the field or off, Travis Hunter knows how to keep the spotlight firmly fixed.