Andrew Luck and Nicole Pechanec

Another couple whose romance started in college and with sports as a common ground is Andrew Luck and Nicole Pechanec. They met as students of architectural design ins Stanford’s School of Engineering. He played football, of course, while she was a gymnast who competed in the NCAA.

Luck’s career in the NFL is quite short, spanning only seven seasons. In an interview, he revealed the sport’s toll on his mental and physical health, which led to his decision to retire.