Michigan's JJ McCarthy shares smooch with girlfriend after winning national championship

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Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy made a few key plays late in the game against Washington and helped deliver a national championship for the Wolverines on Monday night.

As the celebration began, McCarthy went over to where his family was sitting and shared a kiss with his girlfriend, Katya Kuropas. The cameras also caught McCarthy hugging some family members before rejoining his team for the trophy celebration.

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Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy, #9, kisses his girlfriend to celebrate the Wolverines' 34-13 win over Washington to win the national championship at NRG Stadium in Houston on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. (Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK)

More than a year ago, Kuropas went viral as Michigan fought against TCU in the College Football Playoff semifinals. She cheered on Michigan, but the Wolverines fell short of making the national championship. The two had been dating since they were in high school in Illinois.

McCarthy was seen on the field at the time staring at TCU’s celebration as they closed out the victory. It appeared to light a fire underneath the quarterback. Michigan came back and finished the year undefeated as they topped the Huskies to win the title. The TCU game was McCarthy’s only loss as a starter.

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy, #9, celebrates after the Wolverines' 34-13 victory over Washington to win the national championship at NRG Stadium in Houston on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. (Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK)

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