Back in April, Olivia Dunne dropped a dreamy TikTok titled “quick lil life update,” and true to its name, it gave fans a sun-drenched glimpse into her post-gymnastics chapter. The video opened with Livvy walking along a breezy beach, her phone stretched out at arm’s length, golden-hour light dancing across her sun-kissed glow. She looked calm. Radiant. Like someone who’d figured out how to slow life down and savor it. Meanwhile, soft text glided across the screen: “First semester grad school done, house hunting at the beach, bought a nyc apt, and walking to get a pina colada life is sweet like cinnamon.” It was a vibe, for sure — but one thing was noticeably absent from that beachside life update: Paul Skenes. Fast forward nearly 75 days, and the picture becomes much clearer.
This weekend, LSU baseball returned to a stage they know well — the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. While the Tigers missed the cut in 2024, they were back in 2025 chasing what could be their eighth national title. On Saturday night (June 14), they faced off against the Arkansas Razorbacks in Game 4 of the CWS. And there, in the electric crowd, Olivia Dunne showed up in full support — not just for the Tigers, but with a heartfelt nod to someone very special.
In her Instagram stories that night, Livvy shared several snaps from the stadium. One, in particular, caught attention: she was rocking a custom jersey — LSU on the front, and Pittsburgh Pirates on the back, a perfect fusion of past and present. The jersey featured Paul Skenes’ name, paying tribute to her boyfriend and former LSU star pitcher who now shines for the Pirates. A cheeky caption sealed the vibe: “party in the front, business in the back .”
Adding another layer to the tribute was a U.S. flag on the jersey — a subtle but powerful nod to Skenes’ roots as a former Air Force cadet and his deep ties to military service. Patriotic, personal, and passionate — it was Livvy’s unique way of cheering on the Tigers and honoring the man who helped bring home LSU’s 2023 title. But that wasn’t all.
In the next slide, Olivia Dunne was all smiles, caught mid-cheer with her arms thrown up in joy, her energy infectious. The caption was simple, yet beaming with pride: “I am so happy geaux tigers .”
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