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America’s Crush Olivia Dunne Makes a Delightful NFL Debut as Lions Roar to Victory Over Saints

Published 12/04/2023, 5:35 AM EST

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Olivia Dunne, a gymnast, fashion icon, entrepreneur, and social media star, currently shines as a senior for the Louisiana State University Tigers. Known as ‘America’s Crush,’ she leaves an impact both on and off the competition floor, dedicating herself to making her final year at LSU count.

Even champions deserve a break. Olivia Dunne recently took time off to enjoy a different sport, attending the New Orleans Saints’ game at the Superdome against the Detroit Lions. Witnessing the Lions’ hard-fought 33-28 victory, Dunne was among the spectators cheering on in a tightly contested match.

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Olivia Dunne took to Instagram to share moments from her visit to the Superdome. She posted a snapshot of herself and three friends enjoying the game from the stands, along with a captivating video capturing the stadium’s bustling atmosphere just before the game commenced. To that video, she added the words, “First NFL game everrr,” and simultaneously tagged her location.

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Olivia Dunne is the most followed college athlete in the US, with over 13 million followers across platforms, according to Elle Magazine. The NCAA abolishing the rule that stated athletes cannot use their name, image, and likeness to earn money before turning professional benefited her tremendously. Despite putting on a show, the home team failed to delight Dunne with a victory.

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Home team loses despite valiant fightback

The New Orleans Saints fought back after trailing 21-0 at the end of the first quarter. In every quarter after that, they outscored the Detroit Lions but fell short in the end. The game ended 33-28 in favor of the visitors. Jared Goff threw two touchdown passes in the first quarter and Riley Patterson added two field goals to that later in the game. For the home side, Alvin Kamara came up with two rushing touchdowns. That included the last of the game with 07:30 on the clock.

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While the Saints did not give in without a fight, it was not enough to see them over the line. The Lions stood firm, consigning the Saints to a third successive loss. They returned to winning ways after a loss to the Green Bay Packers last time. Meanwhile, Olivia Dunne will return to training, with the first meet of the year about a month away. She will look to end her collegiate career on a high.

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Anirudh Haridas

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I am Anirudh Haridas and I am a US Sports Writer at EssentiallySports. As a stalwart ice hockey fan, I delved into the US Sports arena, driven by the phenomenal pace of the sport. From creating insights on various Olympic avenues like surfing and swimming to covering stories around equestrian and rodeo sports, I bring versatility to my writing.
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