Olivia Dunne could truly claim to be a jack of many trades. The LSU gymnast was a key player in the Lady Tigers’ 2023–24 NCAA title-winning season during her senior year, with an average of 9.587 on floor exercise and 9.838 on bars. Her dedication didn’t go unnoticed either—she even took home the coach’s award for stepping up whenever needed. But Dunne’s impact goes way beyond the gym.

With over 10 million followers on TikTok and 5 million on Instagram, Livvy’s presence on social media has opened doors most college athletes only dream of. She’s now the second-highest-paid NIL college athlete and ranks first among all collegiate women, thanks to her business savvy and loyal fanbase. And with Olivia Dunne’s relationship with MLB pitcher Paul Skenes only adding to her spotlight, it seems Livvy’s popularity is just getting started.

Now, she’s about to add another feather to her cap. According to On3 Sports, Livvy and Paul will be joining ESPN’s College GameDay as guest pickers for this weekend’s big LSU vs. Alabama game. On3 broke the news on X with a post saying, “Livvy Dunne & Paul Skenes will be the College GameDay guest pickers for Alabama at LSU this weekend, @PeteNakos_ has learned🐯.” Olivia Dunne confirmed it herself, replying with, “Can’t wait!!! Let’s geaux.” LSU fans naturally went wild.

ESPN’s College GameDay—where a team of analysts breaks down the weekend’s biggest college football games—will be in Baton Rouge for the showdown. Having LSU’s star duo on the panel will be an extra thrill for Tiger fans, especially since Paul and Livvy are fan favorites. Paul, who helped lead LSU to a College World Series win as their ace pitcher, is now making waves with the Pittsburgh Pirates in the MLB. Meanwhile, Olivia Dunne is back for one last gymnastics season, making this GameDay invite feel especially meaningful.

This game’s a huge deal, too. LSU and Alabama each have two losses and a 6-2 record, so a win here is crucial to keeping playoff hopes alive. ESPN’s Rece Davis even called it an ‘elimination game’ for the College Football Playoff—basically, whichever team loses will likely be out of contention. For Alabama, both losses came in SEC play (against Vanderbilt and Tennessee), which has already hurt their playoff chances. LSU also has a league loss (to Texas A&M) but still has a slight chance at the SEC Championship if they win here.

So, this game is high-stakes, and having two of LSU’s brightest stars in the crowd will give Tiger fans even more to cheer for. And for Olivia Dunne, still proudly repping her school, this moment is bound to be one of the highlights of her final year at LSU. It is also pretty evident that she is quite emotional about leaving LSU.

Olivia Dunne is at the beginning of the end at LSU

Olivia Dunne uploaded a pair of photos on November 5th, where she pondered about her time at college. In the first picture, she posed for the camera sporting the iconic LSU tee as she geared up for her last season. In that image, she exuded the confidence of a veteran who has dealt with it all during her time in college. But the second picture acted as a throwback to how far she has come.

In the other picture, Livvy was still a freshman, looking a bit less relaxed than the senior picture. This was when she didn’t know what she would go on to achieve during her time in college. It was a beautiful reminder of how time flies away so quickly as she gears for her final season. The caption of the post had a playful charm to it as Olivia Dunne playfully referred to herself as old.

Livvy captioned her post with a witty, “In the blink of an eye, #supersenior #old.” Fans couldn’t get enough and were quick to disagree with the “old” part. “You look so beautiful, Livvy! And definitely not old! ❤️” one fan assured her. It’s clear that the love goes both ways, and it’s bound to be an emotional moment when she steps on the mat in LSU colors one last time at the end of this season. Here’s hoping Olivia Dunne wraps up her NCAA career with a series of stellar performances!