Just two weeks after taking home a national championship ring with the Wolverines, University of Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy had a very different ring on his mind!
On Saturday, the Michigan quarterback and his girlfriend of five years, Katya Kuropas announced their engagement in a joint Instagram post.
“Me, You & Marley Forever & Ever✨🤍,” they captioned the carousel of photos of the beach engagement.
On Sunday, the day after revealing their engagement news, Kuropas celebrated McCarthy’s birthday with a sweet tribute.
“Happy birthday my love,” she wrote on Instagram. “You are the best thing that ever happened to me. Most don’t understand the quality of human being you are but I do, and you inspire me every day because of it.
“You are my everything,” she continued. “I love you so much. Beyond words. Can’t wait for forever with you🫶🏽💕.
In her own anniversary tribute, Kuropas wrote, “Five years later and I love you more than ever!! So many memories, so much happiness, and the most special love🫶🏽 Words can’t describe how grateful I am for you.
