With the Bengals on the cusp of a second straight Super Bowl appearance, many football fans around the country have begun reporting a similar dilemma: they're afraid Joe Burrow is going to steal their significant other.
In truth, it's a valid concern. Burrow has captured the admiration of millions of fans in the past two years, leading his team to consecutive deep playoff runs while displaying his trademark cool demeanor, style and understated swagger.
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But fear not, football fans — Burrow is already taken. He's currently in a relationship with Olivia Holzmacher, whom he met all the way back during his time at Ohio State University.
With Burrow preparing for a second straight AFC Championship game this Sunday, here's a little more information on Holzmacher, the star quarterback's girlfriend of more than five years:
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Does Joe Burrow have a girlfriend?
Yes, he and Holzmacher have been in a relationship for more than five years.
The pair met at Ohio State, where Burrow played football for the first three years of his college career. They apparently met in the classroom, where they pursued similar majors — Burrow graduated with a degree in consumer and family financial services, while Holzmacher earned hers in data analytics and social sciences.
Even after Burrow transferred to LSU to finish his collegiate career, the two stayed together despite the distance between them.
They generally keep their relationship out of the public eye, but Holzmacher does frequently post on her Instagram account in support of Burrow.
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Who is Olivia Holzmacher?
Holzmacher was born just outside of Cincinnati, which must have made it all the more exciting when her boyfriend was drafted No. 1 overall by the Bengals in 2020. However, a 2015 post on her Instagram suggests she may have been a Packers fan in her earlier years.
As mentioned earlier, she stayed at Ohio State after Burrow left for LSU, graduating in 2019. She currently works as a senior process specialist and analyst for Kroger in Cincinnati, and she's often in the building at Paycor Stadium to cheer on Burrow during Bengals home games.
The pair still seem to be going strong after more than five years of dating, which is good news for anyone concerned that their significant other might be falling for Burrow.
