If there’s one thing Coach Prime knows, it’s how to keep the spotlight shining—and his girlfriend, Karrueche Tran, just proved she can command it all on her own. The model and actress, who has been dating the Colorado Buffaloes head coach for about a year, celebrated her 38th birthday over the weekend with a jaw-dropping swimsuit photoshoot aboard a boat. The images spread like wildfire across social media, with Tran simply captioning the post, “Big 38 🍓❤️💥.”
It’s no surprise the photos generated buzz. Tran, who previously dated hip-hop star Chris Brown, has long been in the public eye. But since linking up with Sanders, the couple has become a fixture at Colorado football games and other high-profile events. Their relationship has also provided plenty of lighthearted moments, including Sanders’ recent playful jab about Tran “abusing” his Nike connections.
“How do you feel when somebody abuses the privilege of Nike?” Sanders asked in a conversation with Tran and his daughter, Deiondra. “How do you feel when somebody just abuses it?” He continued, “Another person, they just take advantage. Like the other day, I just happened to find two boxes in my office… I don’t know where it came from.” The exchange highlighted the easygoing dynamic between the couple, with Tran clearly enjoying the perks of dating a Nike-sponsored legend.
Sanders, meanwhile, is turning his attention to the upcoming NFL season, particularly the fortunes of his son’s team, the Cleveland Browns. In a recent appearance on The Barbershop with Garrett Bush, Coach Prime expressed optimism about the Browns’ future, despite ongoing questions at key positions. “Look at that rookie class last season,” he said. “The rookie class this season, who I know they haven’t played, they haven’t put it on grass. But they’re building something that is tremendous, and they’re not too far away. Of course, they need stability at the quarterback position. Of course, they need stability on the offensive line. Everything else, to me, they got it. They got it.”
One topic that clearly gets under Sanders’ skin is the persistent chatter about trading star defensive end Myles Garrett. “They got a killer on defense, I’m tired of y’all talking about trading him and getting rid of him,” Deion said. “That don’t make no sense to me. That’s a once in a lifetime man. That’s a once in a lifetime man that you don’t see no more. I don’t get rid of that. Unless I could get your mama, daddy, your uncle, cousins, and everybody in a trade for that. Because that’s a grown man. That’s a winner. That’s a winner.”
Given Sanders’ passion for the Browns, don’t be surprised if he and Tran show up to a few games in 2026. The quarterback situation in Cleveland remains a hot topic, and Coach Prime’s insights are always worth a listen. For now, though, the focus is on birthday celebrations and viral swimsuit photos—a reminder that even in the midst of football season, life off the field can be just as captivating.
This isn’t the first time a sports figure’s significant other has turned heads with a birthday photoshoot. Recently, Megan Fox’s 40th birthday photoshoot broke the internet, and the Cowboys cheerleaders wowed fans with stunning swimsuit photos from Greece. Meanwhile, Sanders has been busy shutting down rumors about a potential NFL coaching return, recently doubling down on his commitment to Colorado.
