Lane Kiffin Calls Livvy Dunne and Aleah Finnegan “Clout Chasers” After Gymnastics Meet Photobomb

LSU head football coach Lane Kiffin responded to a playful moment during an LSU gymnastics meet against Alabama by labeling gymnasts Livvy Dunne and Aleah Finnegan as “clout chasers” on social media.

The Photobomb and Kiffin’s Response

During a live interview with the SEC Network, Dunne and Finnegan intentionally posed in the background while Kiffin discussed his role as the new LSU head football coach. Kiffin quickly took to X (formerly Twitter), posting, “Clout chasers @livvydunne @aleahfinn 🤣 @SECNetwork @LSUgym” [Total Pro Sports]. The comment sparked debate online regarding attention culture in college athletics.

Kiffin’s Continued Engagement with the Fanbase

This incident is part of a broader pattern of Kiffin actively engaging with the LSU fanbase since becoming the Tigers’ head coach four months ago. He recently participated as a co-grand marshal in the Endymion Parade during Mardi Gras festivities. [Bleacher Report]

Dunne and Finnegan’s Gymnastics Background

Dunne and Finnegan were teammates on the LSU gymnastics team from 2022 to 2025, contributing to the team’s national title win in 2024. [Bleacher Report] Both athletes were present at the meet to watch LSU compete against Alabama.

LSU’s Victory Over Alabama

The night proved successful for both Kiffin, Dunne, and Finnegan as LSU defeated Alabama in a close match, 197.975 to 197.600, extending their home winning streak to 19 matches. [Bleacher Report]

Livvy Dunne’s Rising Profile

Despite the end of her collegiate gymnastics career, Livvy Dunne continues to maintain a significant public profile, leveraging her name, image, and likeness (NIL) for brand deals and sponsorships. [Sports Illustrated] She has been seen at high-profile events such as Super Bowl LX and MLB spring training. [Sports Illustrated] Her relationship with Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes, the 2024 NL Rookie of the Year and 2025 NL Cy Young Award winner, has also contributed to her growing fame. [Sports Illustrated]