Olivia Dunne is venting about the NCAA gymnastics season after graduating from LSU

As if Olivia Dunne wasn’t interesting enough, this is just more interesting! It’s no news that Dunne completed her undergraduate degree in interdisciplinary studies. Dunne then decided to return to Louisiana State University for her fifth year for the love of gymnastics. “Last year I discovered a new love for sports,“ were her words as she returned to the mats. However, she wasn’t alone!

Dunne returned to the mats along with her teammates, including Chase Brock, Haleigh BryantAnd Sierra Ballard. ““It’s not finished yet,” she added. All returnees had one year of eligibility left due to COVID. However, in December, Dunne posted some pictures showing off her graduation. And that raised a big question for everyone: How is Olivia Dunne still eligible?

Dunne is done with her first degree, but she’s far from done with LSU!

The air around this question became more intense after Dunne’s recent ESPN interview. “I want to learn more about the business side of sports…and how I can use my platform to make an impact.” Dunne said in the interview. But how exactly was she supposed to do that if she had already graduated? Well, her TikTok post today might have just the answers!

In a recent TikTok video, Olivia Dunne brings her infectious humor to the fore. But also a few facts! In the video, Dunne can be seen holding her diploma and dancing. While the read text, “Me when my diploma finally arrives three days before the TikTok ban.” Hilarious, isn’t it? But there were other questions in the comments section! Everything revolved around Dunne’s suitability. What’s new about that?

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Olivia Dunne continued to simply clear the air. “I’m in graduate school now.” she wrote. That’s right folks, Dunne isn’t done with the LSU mats yet. She is pursuing a college degree and plans to major in business or sports management. While all seems well in terms of eligibility as the NCAA season moves into tough competition, the same can’t be said about Dunne on the mats!

Olivia Dunne’s video comes just before the LSU Tigers showdown!

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Olivia Dunne’s TikTok video comes one day before the LSU Tigers face #7 Florida. While the Tigers may be the defending national champions, the Florida Gators won the SEC title just last year, defeating Dunne’s College. Additionally, the Gators are on pace to beat No. 6 Michigan. To make things even more interesting, one of the Gators’ prodigies had the highest overall score in the country!

Leanne Wong, who scored three points at 9.95 will be back on the mats to take on the LSU Tigers. However, Dunne’s team isn’t far behind. At the Sprouts Farmers Market Collegiate Quad, LSU posted a historic score of 197.650, which was its highest score of the season. And Dunne? Despite a score of 9.725, she only managed third place on the parallel bars. But with LSU ranked No. 2, this is more of a crucial showdown for the Tigers. And Olivia Dunne is ready to shine. So let the rivalry begin!