Two-time Colorado football star Travis Hunter won the coveted Heisman Trophy on December 14th.

But the following days were filled with controversy as the star college football player’s relationship with his fiancée Leanna Lenee came under scrutiny. Some fans targeted Lenee for her behavior in videos that circulated online.

Hunter’s teammate Sheduer Sanders has since decided to address the controversy. The Buffaloes quarterback suggested that critics stop meddling in the wide receiver and defensive back’s personal life.

“All athletes, entertainers, artists, etc., if you are seriously trying to call Trav, then you all know how to get in touch with him or someone close to you,” Sanders wrote on X on Sunday. “At this point, post y’all just for the algorithm and trying to look cool.”

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Shedeur Sanders #2 and Travis Hunter #12 of the University of Colorado Buffaloes speak to the media at Zouk Nightclub at Resorts World Las Vegas on July 21, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Louis Grasse/Getty Images)

At least one social media video appeared to show Lenee staying in her seat shortly after Hunter was named the 2024 Heisman winner. NFL icon and Colorado head coach Deion Sanders then appeared to ask Lenee to stand up. Lenee finally gave Hunter a quick hug before quickly sitting back down to a standing ovation from the audience.

Hunter and Lenee’s engagement was publicly confirmed earlier this year.

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Other video footage appeared to show Lenee remaining seated while Hunter greeted and posed for photos with fans at an event in New York City the day after the Heisman ceremony. Some fans tried to analyze Lenee’s behavior during her time at the event and even suggested that she was irritated.

Hunter addressed the situation during a Twitch livestream, saying his fiancée cried herself to sleep and drank alcohol because of the backlash.

Colorado’s Travis Hunter holds the trophy after winning the Heisman Trophy as college football’s outstanding player, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in New York. (Todd Van Emst/Heisman Trust via AP, Pool)

“You know how much it hurts when you just cry yourself to sleep,” Hunter said, adding that he didn’t want Lenee to “fall asleep sad” after drinking.

“I know what I have. I know my girl. My girl has been with me for five years,” Hunter said. “You guys are just starting to talk about me and be with me. Come on, man.”

Colorado receiver Travis Hunter celebrates a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against North Dakota State on Thursday, August 29, 2024, in Boulder, Colorado. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Last week, Lenee took to TikTok to address the criticism.

“People say, I’m like, ‘What should I do? Just sit here?’ she said on December 16 in response to a clip. “First of all, I didn’t say that.”

On Monday, TMZ reported that Hunter had decided to deactivate his Instagram account. Hunter has not yet publicly announced details of his decision.

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Hunter is expected to be one of the first players selected in the 2025 NFL Draft. However, he is still expected to play in the Alamo Bowl game against BYU.

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