Social media snippets don't always tell the whole story.
That's according to Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter, who spoke out Tuesday about the viral moment involving his fiancée Leanna Reaney a few weeks ago, and how their postgame interaction raised eyebrows. It is said that he hid it.
“There may be a lot going on in the stands, but people don't understand it,” said Hunter, 21. In the latest episode of “The Pivot Podcast.”
“She may seem irritated with me, but at the same time, there's a lot of things she deals with during the match. There's a lot of things that you don't see on camera.”
Hunter, a Heisman Trophy candidate and potential No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, hugs Renee on the field shortly after the Buffaloes' dominant 52-0 victory over Oklahoma State on Nov. 29. But she appeared. To turn away.
As the exchange unfolded, the wide receiver/cornerback appeared to have a conversation with Lenny before pointing off camera.
hunter 'Queen' Renee got all excited with her Instagram post The day after the game, he spoke in more detail during a recent “Pivot Podcast” visit.
“I’m just letting people talk,” he said. “I'm a big troll, so I just troll the internet. I don't really care what they think or say about us, so I just go out there and keep trolling. They… talking about her and i to make them even more angry Post her, so they try to find something hateful and something to break our relationship, but there's nothing there, there's nothing you can do Find out why I love women.”
Hunter said Tuesday that he and Renee had been “together for a long time,” and confirmed their engagement in February.
“She's the closest thing to me and has helped me in every way,” Hunter said. “Sometimes it's tough, but she's always there for me.”
Renee supported Hunter through a standout season in 2024, with 92 catches for 1,152 yards and 14 touchdowns.
In addition to Hunter, Miami quarterback Cam Ward, Oregon State quarterback Dillon Gabriel and Boise State running back Ashton Giunty were selected as Heisman Trophy finalists.
College football's most prestigious award will be presented on December 14th in New York.
