WATCH: Paul Skenes' girlfriend Olivia Dunne’s hilarious skit of ‘studying football’ ahead of LSU vs Alabama College GameDay appearance
Pittsburgh Pirates star Paul Skenes' girlfriend Olivia Dunne put up a hilarious short skit of studying football ahead of her appearance in ESPN's College GameDay TV show.
As the LSU College football team gears up to face Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday, the Pirates pitcher and his girlfriend will appear in a guest pickers in the popular football show. In preparation, Dunne posted a comical short skit of 'studying football' on Instagram with the caption:
"Me studying football, so I don't embarass myself on college game day."
Here's the video:
Paul Skenes and Olivia Dunne met during their college days in LSU, where both won national championships. While Skenes was a star pitcher who has since made it to the major leagues with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Dunne is in her final year at the university.
The social media star helped the university win their first National Championship title in gymnastics in the 2023-24 season and will look to repeat the feat in her final year.
As one of the most popular sports couples to come out of LSU Tigers, Skenes and Dunne have been announced as the game pickers by ESPN's College GameDay.
The popular show follows college football across the country every week and features celebrity guests regularly. With the LSU Tigers facing the Alabama Crimson Tide this weekend, the power couple make the perfect guests for the TV show. Having done her homework on the topic, Dunne's first appearance in the show could be a success.
Olivia Dunne posts before and after pictures from LSU ahead of her final year at college
Having delivered LSU their first NCAA title in gymnastics earlier this year, Olivia Dunne has decided to extend her time in the college with her fifth year eligibility due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ahead of the new season, Dunne looked back in her time at college by posting back-to-back pictures of her past and present portraits, with the caption:
"In the blink of an eye."
While Dunne is set for her final year of competing for LSU, Paul Skenes is having a much-deserved break from action after an impressive rookie season in the MLB. Overall, 2025 is looking like a big year for the Pittsburgh Pirates star and his girldfriend.