University of Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy is involved both on and off the field. For more than four years, the college athlete and Katya Kuropas have been dating.
While attending Illinois high school, McCarthy and Kuropas fell in love. The football player gained notoriety at Nazareth Academy and, after being rated as one of the best quarterback recruits before his junior and senior years of high school, made a commitment to Michigan in May 2019.
He made his Instagram relationship with Kuropas official months before deciding to play for the Wolverines. He exclaimed, via Instagram, “I AM THE LUCKY ONE TO BE DATING THIS GIRL,” in January 2019. I’m the happiest guy in the world because of her. I appreciate all of the wonderful things you do every day. On your birthday, Katya.
McCarthy played behind starting quarterback Cade McNamara at Michigan before the 2021 season. That October, he and Kuropas celebrated three years together. b”3 orbits of the sun with my life’s love. He exclaimed on Instagram, “I honestly don’t even know where I would be without this girl in my life. Simply put, I am not deserving of her given the type of woman she is. One of many things that make this child so amazing is the purity of her heart and soul.
McCarthy continued, “I am extremely blessed and grateful for God bringing this woman into my life and I pray that she is by my side for years to come,” making it apparent that their connection included religion.
In his second campaign in the blue and maize, McCarthy replaced McNamara as the starter. “J.J. performed almost flawlessly. 11 out of 12 before one was missed. After McCarthy led Michigan to a 56-10 victory over Hawaii in September 2022, head coach Jim Harbaugh told reporters, “That’s tough to do any day of the week in practice. “I think he played really well,’ We’ll start J.J. the next week because of his excellent play. He has earned that via merit. That is based on merit and achievement.
He celebrated his fourth anniversary with Kuropas by his side a month later. He wrote, “I can’t believe it’s been four years my lovey.” Although we were high school sweethearts, it felt like we had been friends since the playpen. Blessed and incredibly appreciative of your kindness and sincere heart. Whatever life comes, we will always be together.
McCarthy continued to have success on the field all year long. On December 31, Texas Christian University will play an undefeated Michigan in the College Football Playoff.
