OMAHA, Neb. – As the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers battle for the national title in the 2025 College World Series, a question is buzzing on social media and among fans: Will actress Madelyn Cline be rooting for her former university?

The “Outer Banks” star, a native of Goose Creek, South Carolina, briefly attended Coastal Carolina University before her acting career took off, a connection that has not been lost on eagle-eyed fans. With the Chanticleers now on the biggest stage in college baseball, facing off against LSU in the finals, the spotlight has inadvertently turned to their famous alumna.

The narrative gained significant traction online, with some dubbing the championship series the “Madelyn Cline vs. Livvy Dunne Bowl.” This fan-made moniker pits Cline, with her ties to Coastal Carolina, against Louisiana State University’s own celebrity athlete, gymnast and social media influencer Livvy Dunne.

While the rivalry is a fabrication of enthusiastic fans, it highlights the growing intersection of pop culture and collegiate athletics. To date, Cline has not publicly commented or posted on her social media channels about the Chanticleers’ impressive run in the tournament. Her official accounts have remained focused on her upcoming projects and professional life.

Despite her silence, the connection to Coastal Carolina remains a point of pride for many in the university community and her home state. The university, located in Conway, South Carolina, has been a significant backdrop in the region that features prominently in Cline’s hit Netflix series, “Outer Banks.”

As the Chanticleers chase their second national championship, their first since 2016, fans will be watching the games and, perhaps, keeping an eye on their phones, hoping for a shout-out from one of Hollywood’s rising stars with roots right there in the heart of Chanticleer country. For now, whether Cline is privately cheering on the teal and bronze remains a matter of speculation.