BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA: Olivia Dunne, the rising star of college sports, has sparked dating rumors with baseball player Paul Skenes after she was spotted wearing a Pirates hat. This comes after Skenes was assigned to the FCL Pirates.
Previously, Dunne was rumored to be dating NFL star Justin Jefferson. However, that rumor was debunked after Jefferson made his relationship with Tianna Harris public. Dunne was also linked to NASCAR star Chase Elliot after the two were spotted at the Nashville Superspeedway, fueling further curiosity among fans and media alike. Now, the latest buzz surrounding Dunne's dating life centers around her connection with Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Is Olivia Dunne dating Paul Skenes?
The intrigue surrounding Dunne's dating life deepens as fans put together various clues that suggest a possible connection with Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Social media sleuths observed that Dunne was in Bradenton, Florida, where the Pirates conducted their spring training, and she was seen wearing Pirates' merchandise, including a hat. Additionally, in one of her photos, she had a baseball glove similar to the one used by Skenes.
A Twitter user wrote, "Also just for the record"
The same user also posted another tweet saying, "I was hearing rumors about this a month ago and even with the Pirates sending her a box the other day. The glove on the table confirms it for me."
Further fueling the speculation, Dunne was reportedly present in Omaha, Nebraska, during the College World Series when LSU claimed the national championship by defeating Florida in June. Notably, both Skenes and Dylan Crews were part of the LSU team during the series and were later selected in the MLB draft just weeks later, as per Marca.
During the College World Series, Dunne dropped a hint on TikTok, referencing a "hidden man" who was her new love interest and with whom she couldn't interact face-to-face. Coincidentally, at the same time, Skenes was pitching in Omaha during the College World Series, leading LSU fans to connect the dots and speculate that he might be the "hidden man" she mentioned, as per Sportskeeda.
Despite the intriguing coincidences and potential connections, neither Dunne nor Skenes has confirmed any romantic relationship between them. As fans eagerly await any official statements or confirmations, the speculations continue to generate excitement and curiosity about the possible love connection between the two college sports stars. Until then, the mystery remains unsolved, leaving fans to wonder if a blossoming romance is indeed in the cards for Olivia Dunne and Paul Skenes.
Olivia Dunne's rise to fame
Dunne's meteoric rise to fame at the age of 21 is nothing short of extraordinary. The news of her dating Skenes has only added to the intrigue surrounding her, but her immense success has also brought some challenges. With a combined following of 13 million on her social media platforms, Dunne has become a household name. Her impressive list of brand endorsement deals with renowned companies like Motorola and Sports Illustrated further solidifies her status as a sought-after influencer. On3's NIL 100 valuation list ranks Olivia just behind Bronny James, and she is currently the highest-ranked female student-athlete in the entire nation. Her accomplishments and popularity have garnered widespread attention and recognition.
