One of college athletics most popular athletes is glad she’s back for her fifth and final year of eligibility. LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne had strong performances on the balance beam and floor on Friday.

It would have been understandable if Livvy Dunne chose not to return to LSU and instead capped her gymnastics career on a national championship. After all, for someone who has found success in and out of the gym,

Livvy Dunne and the Lady Tigers are ready to unveil their national championship banner on January 3. Dunne herself is in her fifth year and showing she has the skills to help bring home a second title in 2025.

Livvy Dunne had a brief message after her triumphant return to the mat. In LSU's season opener against Iowa State, the No. 2-ranked Tigers defeated the Cyclones with a score of 197.300 to 194.100. The Tigers' score was the second-highest in a season opener in program history,

Livvy Dunne began her quest to become a back-to-back national champion Friday night, and her LSU alum boyfriend Paul Skenes was in attendance.

Livvy Dunne sparkled during LSU gymnastic’s season-opener on Friday against the Iowa State Cyclones. The gymnast, who is currently in her fifth year as an LSU athlete graduate student after receiving her degree last month,

LSU gymnastics began its season on Friday, facing Iowa State in Baton Rouge. The program’s main storyline entering the 2025 season is the return of Livvy Dunne as she enters the final season of her eligibility.

One of the fans in attendance was Pittsburgh Pirates star pitcher Paul Skenes. The reigning National League Rookie of the Year was in attendance to watch his girlfriend, Livvy Dunne, kick off her fifth and final season at LSU.