Joe Burrow’s ex-girlfriend, Olivia Holzmacher, made a rare and intriguing return to the NFL scene this past weekend, drawing eyes from Bengals fans and beyond.
Joe Burrow’s Ex-Girlfriend Olivia Holzmacher Teases Next NFL Outing After Titans Game Sighting
On Sunday, November 23, 2025, the 28-year-old Nashville resident was spotted at Nissan Stadium for the Tennessee Titans’ 30-24 loss to the Seattle Seahawks—her first public game appearance in nearly two years since splitting from the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback.
Keeping it casual in the lower bowl, Holzmacher shared Instagram Stories of the action, including a selfie with the field in the background and a playful reveal of her outfit: a dark navy crewneck sweater. “LOL grabbed this on the way out the door for the Titans game—ya think my 7th-grade boyfriend is still looking for it?” she captioned the pic, shutting down immediate speculation about any Burrow ties with a lighthearted jab at her middle-school ex.
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The sighting, which exploded online with over 100,000 views across her Stories, marked a subtle shift for Holzmacher, who’s largely stayed off the football radar since the couple’s quiet 2024 breakup. Dating since 2017 at Ohio State (just before Burrow’s LSU transfer), she was his steadfast supporter through the 2019 Heisman, the No. 1 overall 2020 draft pick, and even Super Bowl LVI. Engagement rumors swirled in 2023—thanks to retired NFLer Adam “Pacman” Jones spilling on The Pat McAfee Show—but neither confirmed it. The split gained traction last December amid a bizarre home robbery at Burrow’s Ohio pad, where his new rumored partner, Sports Illustrated model Olivia Ponton, was present during a Monday Night Football game.
Holzmacher, now thriving as a senior business intelligence analyst at Cat Financial in Nashville, used the Titans outing to reclaim her love for the sport on her terms. Cheering local RB Tony Pollard (a fellow Nashvillian) in a neutral matchup, she captioned one Story: “Nashville nights and football lights—grateful for the vibes.” No Bengals orange, no drama—just pure fandom, a far cry from her past Paycor Stadium suites.
Joe Burrow, 28, remains on the sideline with a wrist injury (limited to two starts: 189 yards, 2 TDs), as the 4-7 Bengals fight irrelevance. Fans couldn’t help but connect dots: her navy sweater mirroring Bengals colors, but Holzmacher’s quip kept it innocent. “Olivia’s out here living—Joe’s rehabbing, she’s repping,” one X user posted, summing the bittersweet vibe.
Holzmacher Hints at Weekend Plans: Eyes on Another QB’s Game
But Holzmacher isn’t done with her football renaissance. In a Tuesday Instagram Story—November 26, 2025—she teased bigger plans for this weekend: attending the Chicago Bears’ NFC North battle against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field on Sunday, November 30, with a specific shoutout to rookie QB Caleb Williams. “Windy City bound! Can’t wait to see Caleb Williams light it up—new chapter, fresh energy,” she wrote over a photo of herself packing a Bears navy cap, complete with a Malört shot emoji (nodding to Chicago’s infamous bitter spirit).
The post, viewed 150,000+ times, positions her as a vocal supporter of the 23-year-old Heisman winner and No. 1 overall 2024 pick out of USC, who’s thrown for 2,845 yards, 18 TDs, and just 6 INTs—propelling the 7-4 Bears into wild-card contention.
Why Williams? The parallels to Joe Burrow are uncanny: Midwestern grit, off-script magic, and that unflappable poise under pressure. Williams’ 92.4 QB rating dwarfs Burrow’s injury-shortened 78.2, and his breakout has Chicago dreaming playoffs—a narrative Holzmacher seems drawn to.
“Caleb’s got that spark without the extras—rooting for the rise,” she added in a follow-up, subtly echoing her post-Burrow independence. It’s her second NFL jaunt in a week, evolving from Titans neutrality to Bears enthusiasm, and Williams liked the Story—igniting #OliviaXCaleb memes (200,000 engagements on X).
Holzmacher’s “Pre-Game” podcast, blending sports, wellness, and single-life insights, has surged to 250,000 listeners since the split. This Bears trip? Prime content: tailgates, deep-dish, and Williams highlights. For Joe Burrow, grinding wrist rehab for a Week 14 Steelers return, it’s a poignant footnote—his ex championing a QB outshining him. Ponton stays mum, but Bengals Nation buzzes: “Olivia’s manifesting wins—Joe, your move.”
As Soldier Field calls, Holzmacher’s weekend pivot cements her solo era: from Burrow’s shadow to spotlighting the next wave. Chicago might just be her new favorite spot.
References
- The Spun: “Joe Burrow’s Ex-Girlfriend Makes Rare Appearance At NFL Game” (November 26, 2025). https://thespun.com/nfl/joe-burrows-ex-girlfriend-makes-rare-appearance-at-nfl-game
- Times of India: “Olivia Holzmacher’s rare NFL appearance sparks buzz” (November 24, 2025). https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/nfl/news/olivia-holzmachers-rare-nfl-appearance-sparks-buzz-as-fans-notice-her-low-key-support-amidst-joe-burrows-ongoing-absence/articleshow/125542144.cms
- Us Weekly: “Joe Burrow’s Ex Olivia Holzmacher Spotted at Tennessee Titans Game” (November 24, 2025). https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/joe-burrows-ex-olivia-holzmacher-spotted-at-tennessee-titans-game/
- Yahoo Entertainment: “Joe Burrow’s Ex-Girlfriend Olivia Holzmacher Makes Rare Appearance” (November 24, 2025). https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/articles/joe-burrow-ex-girlfriend-olivia-192200032.html
- Sportskeeda: “Joe Burrow’s ex-GF Olivia Holzmacher turns heads at Titans game” (November 24, 2025). https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/news-joe-burrow-s-ex-gf-olivia-holzmacher-turns-heads-titans-game-rare-appearance-nearly-2-years-breakup-with-bengals-qb
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