LSU football is potentially just a few hours away from watching its Playoff chances disintegrate in Death Valley, as a loss to Alabama would make it extremely difficult for the No. 14-ranked squad to squeeze into the 12-team bracket. Desperation is high in Tiger Stadium, but so is excitement. The celebrities are out for this massive home game, including two former student-athletes and current household names.
Paul Skenes and Livvy Dunne returned to the city they each called home at one time, walking around the field well before opening kickoff. Baton Rouge is brimming with star power and school spirit.
Paul Skenes and Livvy Dunne back at LSU 🐯🔥
Back on campus 👏 pic.twitter.com/0ql9lLnfN6
— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) November 7, 2026
Skenes dazzled in his lone season at LSU in 2023, tallying a 1.69 ERA and 209 strikeouts in 122 2/3 innings pitched. He won the national championship with LSU, was selected No. 1 overall in the following MLB Draft and dominated in his first two seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 2025 National League Cy Young Award winner seemed to peter out in 2026, posting a 3.82 ERA and allowing 20 home runs, but nobody should dismiss Skenes. He is too talented.
Article Continues BelowDunne celebrated a national title of her own with the women's gymnastics team in 2024 and is one of the most popular social media influencers in the country. She will appear in the upcoming Baywatch reboot on FOX. This power couple has plenty going on, but they remain loyal to the Tigers.
Livvy Dunne was one of the prominent figures who walked alongside LSU football head coach Lane Kiffin before the season opener. Paul Skenes joined the entourage for the Alabama game.